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Health

UK households urged to boil wash clothes and bedding in February

Households across the UK are being urged to boil wash their clothes and bedding in February as cases of the winter vomiting bug...

Health

Britons urged to 'stay home and mask up' in new warning as infections spread

Britons are being warned to stay at home or mask-up as a wave of winter colds flood the UK. The UK Health Security...

Health

Experts call for lockdown-style measures this Christmas as flu infections grip UK

Health experts have urged Brits to practice social distancing this Christmas to protect the most vulnerable amid soaring flu cases. People with even...

Health

Warning issued over 5 infections that can harm your sight after Elton John's health battle

Experts have issued a warning over five conditions that could impact your eyesight following Sir Elton John’s shock health update. The Rocket Man...

Sport

Two Olympic stars suffer gastrointestinal infections after swim in polluted River Seine

Portugal’s Olympic Committee has confirmed two of its Olympians have suffered gastrointestinal infections due to sub-standard water conditions in the Seine. The most...

World

Terrifying new killer fungus 'could be next pandemic' as fears soar

A new strain of Candida auris, a highly-transmissible fungal infection that can cause serious illness and has a high mortality rate of up...

Health

Doctor warns of four major infections you can get from taking phone to loo

Taking your mobile into the loo could expose you to four major infections, as a top doctor reveals the health hazards of our...

Health

Warning signs of blood cancer as 'most people don't know'

In the UK, blood cancer ranks as the fifth most prevalent type of cancer, affecting more than 41,000 individuals annually. Blood Cancer UK...

Health

Doctor's warning before going abroad amid a rise in two deadly infections

An infectious disease specialist has urged Brits to take specific precautions before travelling abroad this summer amid a concerning rise in two dangerous...

Health

Covid UK summer outbreak as new wave to hit one group hardest in 'worrying' development'

A “worrying” summer wave of Covid-19 driven by a new variant is building, experts have warned. The most elderly are seeing the highest...