Health

Cyclists and spin bike enthusiasts are being encouraged to join an “epic indoor challenge” for charity at the Eastgate Shopping Centre next weekend.

Two children were saved by an off-duty lifeguard after getting caught in a rip tide while bodyboarding from a Highland beach earlier this month.

The warning follows from an inquiry which reveals a report of the “horrific” crime was made to the police in relation to the 2022 event.

Scottish Labour says ‘This is what privatisation looks like – those who can, pay for a private dentist; those who can’t, suffer’

It is believed the man was carrying out duties in Inverness under a false name.

Highland Hospice's chief executive Kenny Steele believes we should be doing all we can to enable home care at the end of life:

The findings show that 42 per cent of respondents believe economic prosperity ranks above the NHS in Scotland.

When we look at takeaways, we need to remember that we often have no idea what ingredients are included, says our columnist.

A ‘brave’ schoolboy has raised awareness for hidden health issues.

In the first adjournment debate of new the parliament, he said: ‘17 years of centralisation has wreaked havoc on my part of the world’.

Deputy First Minster Kate Forbes has spoken about her experience with postnatal depression on the new series of the podcast, Speaking of Suicide.

He was a finalist in The Traitors and revealed a remarkable person story that touched millions.

He says he has heard ‘horror stories’ but ‘there is not the wit or willpower in the Scottish Government’.

Parklands care homes around the Highlands will host celebrations of ‘life, love and diversity’ once again this weekend.

NHS Highland has come up with an at-a-glance list of lavatories that are available for pregnant women to use between Caithness and Raigmore.

E. COLI legal investigations are underway after a person was poisoned by an Asda sandwich in Elgin.

A major event in support of families with Huntington’s disease will head to the Highlands for the first time after Inverness was named as host city.

The number has risen sharply in five years and mental health advocates think this is driven by better support and efforts to destigmatise.

A national mental health charity is expanding its reach to cover new areas including West Sutherland, Badenoch and Strathspey.

Reluctance may be because of embarrassment or perhaps a culture of not bothering people with problems, says our columnist.