Another massively underserved, underappreciated, underfunded area of women's health: #pmdd. My new feature for New Scientist explores people's experience of the condition and the new ideas around what may be causing their pain: newscientist.com/article/mg2663…

Our new report, launched today, celebrates the unique value of GPs in Scotland. General practice needs proper recognition & investment if we are to preserve the NHS for future generations. We are the solution to the NHS crisis. Read the report here: rcgp.org.uk/getmedia/737bb…

Enoch Powell was a (proud) racialist. Keir Starmer isn’t. When did we lose the art of calibrated and nuanced debate ? My column. prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/69943…

The situation for Palestinians in Gaza is beyond description, beyond atrocious & beyond inhumane. A policy of siege & starvation makes a mockery of international law. The blockade against humanitarian aid must end immediately. This is a moment for moral clarity & action.

Great Hibs performance today coming back twice against Rangers and still unbeaten at home since November. And great Sunshine on Leith at the end below in the glorious Leith sunshine!

A few comments that might be helpful after a phenomenal couple of weeks learning from brilliant people in #MECFS, #LongCOVID, chronic #Lyme and infection-associated chronic illness (IACI) communities and still buzzing after yesterday's PolyBio meeting. These illnesses are 1/

Devi Sridhar: I was writing about how not to die — then cancer came thetimes.com/article/713087…

📢 95% of domestic abuse survivors experience economic abuse 🎙️ Economic abuse isn’t just about money. Abusers control, restrict or sabotage the resources that women need to survive. Keep an eye out for the full episode of #SWAinConversation, coming at the end of the month!

When they tell you nothing can be done for the people of Gaza, don't listen

Outrageous that the police put so many resources into investigating women who have undergone traumatic late abortions, when they are failing victims of male violence. Centre for Women's Justice support parliamentary amendemnt to decriminalisef women in such circumstances observer.co.uk/news/national/…

It doesn’t have to be this way. Today in the Edinburgh Evening News I call for a stop to the short sighted & self defeating proposals by the Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board to, to all extent and purposes, end community based mental health services in Edinburgh! edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

This looks like a good deal to me - pro-EU people wrong to snipe and Brexit folk living in a la-la land where deals with EU can never involve a UK concession. A boost to defence, energy, food and fish exports, travel and great for our 18/30 year olds.Trade-offs exist. Grow up!

Early diagnosis of cancer in children is vital to save lives and limit aggressive treatment. The Sunday Post

Salmon Scotland, which represents the UK’s largest food #export, has welcomed the UK-EU #tradeagreement which will cut delays and bureaucracy that have cost our salmon farmers an estimated £3 million a year since #Brexit. Read more: bit.ly/SS-UKEUTradeAg…

Fish & shellfish caught in British waters will now be processed and sold into the EU without veterinary checks, eliminating huge red tape, checks, costs and delays created by Brexit. Given that 70% of seafood caught in UK is sold in EU, this is a big win. Ignore fibbing Farage!

Britain joins France and Canada to attack Israel’s expansion of war in Gaza as disproportionate, describing conditions there as “intolerable” and threatening “concrete” response if campaign continues 👇🏼 theguardian.com/world/2025/may…

🧠 It’s Brain Injury Awareness Week 🧠 At Compass Therapy Centre, we’re proud to support those living with brain injuries and their families. Let’s raise awareness, reduce stigma, and stand together in support 💚 #BrainInjuryAwareness #CompassTherapy #SupportAndStrength

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1/2 I welcome this weeks announcement of the new UK-EU deal. After years of uncertainty for people and businesses following EU exit, this UK-EU Agreement struck by our UK Labour Government brings certainty through a closer relationship with the EU.

Haven't been here for a few months so probably few will see but doing middle distance Kiltwalk again for Edinburgh Women's Aid four weeks today and any donations greatfully received. justgiving.com/page/malcolm-c…