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What IS the chikungunya virus ripping through China with 7,000 infected so far?

A mosquito-borne virus outbreak has infected more than 7,000 people across at least 13 cities in China, prompting authorities to introduce strict precautions reminiscent of the COVID pandemic—even...

Urgent recall issued for six salad products over food poisoning fears

Six salad products made by McCormack Family Farms have been recalled over concerns that they could trigger food poisoning. The bags of salad were found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a species of...

UK bacteria outbreak linked to common item in thousands of homes

The public has been urged to stop using a product found in many homes and first aid kits after it was linked to a bacterial outbreak. Four types of non-sterile alcohol-free wipes — sometimes used...

Kelly Osbourne's 10-year battle with Lyme disease that left her 'almost dead'

Following Justin Timberlake's completion of his recent tour, the star revealed on Instagram that he had been battling Lyme disease.However, the Cry Me A River performer isn't the sole celebrity to...

Foreign Office issues alert to anyone travelling to Greece

An alert has been issued for people set to travel to Greece. The fresh warning comes in an update by the Foreign Office who warns that today (July 30) could see an influx in travellers, specifically...

Alert issued over outbreak of serious infection in Spain and Greece this summer

An alert has been issued after Spain and Greece were hit by rising cases of a serious illness which kills around a third of people infected - with one area described as a hotspot. Since the...

Holiday warning as Foreign Office says 2 serious infections 'being spread' at UK hotspot

UK holidaymakers have been issued a stark warning as two serious diseases, Dengue and Chikungunya, have been detected in Italy, a popular tourist destination. The Foreign Office-backed Travel Health...

Holiday warning as Foreign Office says 2 serious infections 'being spread' at UK hotspot

Elton John leaves fans emotional as he shares announcement with husband David Furnish

Sir Elton John had the full support of his emotional fans as he took to social media this week with a major update. The Crocodile Rock musician, 78, has been an advocate for HIV health for decades,...

UK officials issue urgent warning over paralysing infection linked to Botox as 38 sick

Health officials have issued an urgent warning about a paralysing infection linked to Botox after 38 people fell sick. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged people to be aware of the signs...

NHS sticking plaster nobody is talking about – there's something very wrong

Did you know that not all ear infections come with ear pain? I didn`t. Neither did the nurse practitioner who – despite my fever, feelings of nausea and general malaise – failed to look in...

Measles outbreak fears after child dies in UK hospital

Health officials are fearing an outbreak of measles after a child tragically died from the disease. It was the second death due to an acute measles infection in Britain this decade and public health...

Warning issued over common blood pressure, asthma and diabetes medicines

People taking common medications, including for blood pressure, asthma and diabetes, have been warned to ensure they are stored in appropriate conditions as the UK heatwave continues this weekend....

Killer bug sweeping European holiday hotspots this summer – know the symptoms

A killer bug is spreading in popular European holiday spots, promoting health chiefs to warn the public to be on their alert for the symptoms. Diphtheria is a highly contagious infection that...

Holiday expert urges everyone to pack one item in suitcase

Your holiday might be just around the corner, and experts say there’s one thing you shouldn’t leave behind. When you’re trying to save space in your suitcase and keep its weight down, it’s...