Libraries to offer free condoms in pilot scheme Aberdeenshire Libraries are working in partnership with NHS Grampian to increase access to free condoms and sexual health information in the community. Health
Children with asthma could be at risk when they return to school Thousands of children in Scotland could be at risk of having a life-threatening asthma attack as they return to school after the summer holidays. Health
A north-east charity is looking for volunteers for a new community support group. CLAN Cancer Support, which has bases across Aberdeenshire, is asking people in Deeside to support the newly formed Friends of CLAN Deeside. Health
More men are taking home screening test for bowel cancer The number of men being tested for bowel cancer is at its highest ever level in Scotland. Health
Retailers found to be complying with minimum alcohol pricing Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol has been implemented effectively, with complaince high amongst licensed premises across Scotland. Health
Aberdeenshire libraries to act as NHS hearing aid battery collection points Live Life Aberdeenshire libraries will act as NHS hearing aid battery collection points from next month. Health
“Pretty exceptional” health and social care report An annual report into the work of the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership has been warmly received by partners. Health
Opt-out: It’s time for Scots to talk about organ donation Scotland already has the highest number of people on the organ donor register in the UK. Health
CLAN Banchory says thanks to its helpers A north-east charity has held events to thank its volunteers, as part of national Volunteers’ Week. Health
Golfers, check your balls! Every year, more than 3,000 men in Scotland are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sadly, almost 1,000 men die from the disease every year. Health
TalkTime Scotland is just a call away for isolated youngsters They say that growing up is hard to do but imagine how much harder it is for those who already feel different. Health
Funding for Parkinson’s research An Aboyne man, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2014, has praised a specialist exercise as having a huge impact on his symptoms. Health
Find out how ticks can cause serious illnesses during Lyme Disease Awareness Month Lyme disease and its coinfections can cause serious, long-term health issues for those bitten by infected ticks. Health
Maggie’s Centres ensure no-one in Scotland has to face cancer alone No matter where you are on your cancer journey, a warm welcome awaits you at your local Maggie’s Centre. Health
Scots invited to take a bite out of The Big Lunch during its 10th anniversary A new survey has revealed that one in five people in the UK have never spoken to their neighbours. Health
Concerns raised about insulin supplies after Brexit A diabetes charity has raised concerns that Brexit may impact on the availability of life-saving insulin supplies. People
Should I renew my EHIC card or will Brexit make it invalid? Q. I have received reminders to renew my EHIC 111. Health
More Scots are surviving cancer than ever before A Scottish couple have shared their own cancer stories in a bid to encourage fellow Scots to act early. Health
Wear tartan for a day to support Cancer Support Scotland on St Andrew’s Day It is St Andrew’s Day tomorrow (Friday) and our readers are being invited to dig out their tartan to help Cancer Support Scotland. Health
A time for bereaved Scottish parents to remember The best possible care for bereaved parents, no matter where they live in the country. Health
