Health

New research from the University of Aberdeen has identified an area of DNA in the human genome that plays a role in controlling anxiety.

Filmed on a farm in Aberdeenshire, a new video seeks to improve understanding about suicide and how everyone can play a part in prevention.

TRIBUTE paid to founders of Moray Mental Health FC.

A north-east charity that supports thousands of people with sensory loss has published a report showing the life changing impact of its work.

A comprehensive review of options for the development of an active travel route linking Oldmeldrum, Inverurie and Daviot has been commissioned.

Clan Cancer Support will deliver a new sculpture trail in 2025 which will see BookBenches appearing in the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.

What a legacy Ron has left.

THE Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced a new partnership with Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) aimed at tackling underage drinking.

Projects that work with children and families to prevent childhood obesity and reduce health inequalities are benefitting from new investment.

THE mobile vaccination bus is set to visit Tomintoul, Dufftown, Keith, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Fochabers and Forres between Monday and Friday.

A new campaign is encouraging north-east people to embrace walking for short trips to cut travel costs and boost health.

International Women's Day will see people come together to explore all things mental health in Inverurie.

Invitations being posted to women aged 50-70.

A novel approach to sleep ‘prehabilitation’ is to be trialled with newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients suffering from early signs of insomnia.

The public is being asked for views on proposals to restrict the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt such as multi-buys.

A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland is due to come into effect on April 1 2025, under proposed legislation published.

A Fife based charity for people affected by Lyme disease is seeking input from those in the north-east who have experienced the condition.

Patients who live further away from cancer centres are likely to experience worse outcomes according to new Aberdeen University research.

A teenager who broke his back in a sledging accident has fundraised to provide two recliner chairs to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

Brave birthday girl Aurora Farren from Fyvie has been chosen to launch Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Scotland.