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Stirling University Launches Clinical Trial To Tackle Benzodiazepine Drug-Deaths 

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The University’s Centre for Healthcare and Community Research’s work will be aimed at reducing deaths among users of the sedative Benzodiazepine who suffer from opioid dependency. The first-of-its-kind study will assess whether…

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Features

Inside The Private Boom Of UK Weight-Loss Drugs

November 4, 2025November 11, 2025

All across the UK, millions of Brits are skipping lengthy NHS waiting lists and tight requirements and turning to private healthcare and telehealth options to access weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.…

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Feel It On The First: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Starts Today

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Remember to check yourselves and read about myths and where you can get support.…

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All the Feels/Braw Magazine

Living in Migraine Town: The Hidden Reality of Chronic Pain

June 2, 2025June 5, 2025

The first time I got a migraine, I thought it was just a bad headache and a worse day. I took paracetamol, drank some water, and shut the blinds. But it came…

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All the Feels/Braw Magazine

My Student Journey with ADHD Medication 2 – The Science of Breakfast and Exercise

May 20, 2025July 9, 2025

In this week's issue of the ADHD column, I took it upon myself to find the most scientifically perfect ADHD breakfast as well as developed a newfound love for exercise.…

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Food

Apple Crumble Loaf Cake with Protein Powder

March 3, 2025March 4, 2025

Experience the best of both worlds with this protein powder cake. Enjoy a nutritious dessert that is both soft and crunchy.…

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Lifestyle

Ashwagandha: A supplement for November 

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024

Here is all the information you need and the reasons why I think you should start taking Ashwagandha this November. …

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News

NHS Forth Valley A&E patients face the worst waiting times in Scotland

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Forth Valley Royal Hospital has one of the worst performing A&E departments in Scotland. Less than half of patients are being admitted, discharged or treated within a four hour period according to…

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Comment

Student mental health threatened as Scottish Government cuts counselling services

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

The Scottish Government is scrapping mental health services in universities and colleges. Take action now.…

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Food/Lifestyle

From Nutrition: The best plant-based protein

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Form Nutrition’s Performance Protein won best vegan protein in the Men’s Fitness and Women’s Fitness Nutrition Awards 2022.…

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