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Women's Health

The University of Aberdeen is exploring a potentially ‘vital’ new pain treatment for women suffering from endometriosis.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland reporter · 30 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

Women in Scotland are 50% more likely than men to receive an initial misdiagnosis after a heart attack, figures show.

By Danyel VanReenen, Press Association Scotland Reporter · 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

It is estimated that ADHD affects around 5% of children and 2.5% to 4% of adults in Scotland.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

The move has been made in a bid to dramatically cut the time it takes for women to be told whether they have the condition.

By Jane Kirby, Press Association Health Editor · 7 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Pfizer’s Depo-Provera has been previously linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour.

By Danyel VanReenen, Scotland Reporter · 24 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

The Health Secretary said the independent review would take nine months and examine how care can better meet the needs of women.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 11 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister scrapped the standalone role last month.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 9 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The party said it would ‘remove all biologically male’ prisoners from women’s prisons within days of the election.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scottish Labour will announce it’s women’s manifesto on Monday.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read