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Weight Management Program Shows Promise for Long Covid Sufferers A recent study led by the University of Glasgow has unveiled encouraging findings regarding the management of Long Covid symptoms in individuals who are also overweight. The ReDIRECT trial, published in Nature Medicine, indicates that a structured weight management program, supported by dietitians and peers, may…

NHS Resilience Shines Amid Flu Surge in Scotland As Scotland grapples with an extraordinary surge in Influenza A cases, Health Secretary Neil Gray has commended the unwavering resolve of the NHS workforce. The current flu season has led to a significant increase in hospital admissions, surpassing the peak levels seen during the winter of 2022/23….

Next-Gen Wireless Tech: UK and Ireland Team Up for 6G Breakthrough In a groundbreaking effort to shape the future of wireless communications, researchers from the UK and Ireland have embarked on an ambitious project aimed at developing advanced technologies for the next generation of wireless networks. The initiative, dubbed Active intelligent Reconfigurable surfaces for 6G…

Scottish Organisations Unite Against National Insurance Hike A coalition of 48 public sector and voluntary organisations in Scotland has voiced strong concerns over the impending rise in employer National Insurance contributions. This increase, set to take effect soon, is projected to impose an additional financial burden of up to £700 million on those delivering public…

Scots Language Faces Discrimination, Yet Hope Shines Bright The Scots language, a vibrant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s cultural heritage, stands at a crossroads. Daily, Scots speakers encounter classist discrimination, often feeling pressured to abandon their language in favor of “well spoken” English. This irony is stark; those who deny the existence of Scots…

Celebrate Hogmanay: A Joyous New Year with Caution! As the clock approaches midnight, Scotland gears up for Hogmanay, the most vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration in the world! This cherished tradition, rich in history, marks the end of the old year and the arrival of the new. From the bustling street parties in Edinburgh to…