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What Is The 'Bleeding Eye' Virus That Has Sparked Global Fear? All About The Deadly Marburg Disease
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What Is The 'Bleeding Eye' Virus That Has Sparked Global Fear? All About The Deadly Marburg Disease

ABP News  

The deadly Marburg virus disease is reportedly on the spread in Africa, claiming 15 lives in Rwanda, and prompting countries like the US and the UK to issue warnings to its citizens planning to visit the continent. In September, the CNN reported that for the first time in Rwanda’s history, its health ministry was dealing with an outbreak of Marburg …

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Could your child's cough really be 'walking pneumonia'?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Could your child's cough really be 'walking pneumonia'?

Daily Mail  

Brits were today warned that a wave of pneumonia that covers the lungs in white spots is about to hit UK shores. The above patient was a 57-year-old man in 2014 Last year, the UK recorded its highest number of the infection — known medically as mycoplasma pneumonia — in five years. Latest UKHSA data shows there were 2,592 confirmed …

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Super-norovirus grips the UK: Doctor warns against taking common pain remedy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Super-norovirus grips the UK: Doctor warns against taking common pain remedy

Daily Mail  

Brits were today warned against taking one common pain relief medication to combat norovirus. Health bosses fear any further norovirus surge could pile more pressure on the NHS before the winter flu season even gets into full swing. Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency yesterday revealed cases of the winter bug jumped 41 per cent in just a …

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Now it's a QUADRUPLEDEMIC: Experts warns UK of FOUR highly contagious winter bugs sweeping the country
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Now it's a QUADRUPLEDEMIC: Experts warns UK of FOUR highly contagious winter bugs sweeping the country

Daily Mail  

Brits were today told to brace themselves for a 'quadrupledemic' amid an upsurge in norovirus cases. Norovirus can appear similar the symptoms of Covid, with both viruses causing chills, fever and headaches Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency today revealed cases of the winter bug jumped 41 per cent in just a fortnight But sufferers, who may also …

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Government hints drug injection rooms could be considered in wake of Glasgow pilot scheme
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Government hints drug injection rooms could be considered in wake of Glasgow pilot scheme

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer’s government has signalled a potential openness to …

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Best omega 3 supplements in the UK, according to experts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Best omega 3 supplements in the UK, according to experts

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Omega-3 fatty acids are important in supporting the development and function of all …

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Brits bask in temperatures of 32C in hottest day of the year so far as Met Office issues official heatwave warning - but storms are on the way within hours
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Brits bask in temperatures of 32C in hottest day of the year so far as Met Office issues official heatwave warning - but storms are on the way within hours

Daily Mail  

After weeks of unseasonably soggy weather, Britain basked in the hottest day of the year yesterday – and didn't we just revel in it. Pictured: West Bay in Dorset on Tuesday At West Bay beach in Dorset on Tuesday, sun-seekers splashed into the summer holidays as they donned their best bathing suits for a day by the sea Children and …

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What is ultra-processed food – and is it bad for you?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What is ultra-processed food – and is it bad for you?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Ultra-processed food …

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All you need to know about Nitazenes: The street drugs stronger than heroin, fentanyl
9 months ago

All you need to know about Nitazenes: The street drugs stronger than heroin, fentanyl

Hindustan Times  

A class of drugs called nitazenes — developed in the 1950s but never approved for medical use — is causing deaths on US and UK streets. Not all psychoactive substances are addictive, but nitazenes are said to be far more potent than their natural "analogs" — drugs like morphine and heroin — and, as a result, experts say they are …

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UK government says Kate to appear in June for a ceremony. But the announcement has caused confusion
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UK government says Kate to appear in June for a ceremony. But the announcement has caused confusion

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s government appeared to have made an embarrassing mistake Tuesday after it advertised that Kate, the Princess of Wales, will attend a Trooping the Color ceremony in June, apparently before consulting palace officials. The announcement on the U.K. Ministry of Defense’s website drew attention because the June appearance would be the first major official duty confirmed for Kate, …

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30 Brits are sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to artisan cheese: Health chiefs issue urgent recall and slap 'do not eat' notice on four types popular in Christmas hampers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

30 Brits are sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to artisan cheese: Health chiefs issue urgent recall and slap 'do not eat' notice on four types popular in Christmas hampers

Daily Mail  

Thirty Brits have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to artisan cheese. Four varieties of Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese have been urgently recalled and slapped with a 'do not eat' alert over contamination fears. Most E. coli strains are harmless, although the type feared to be lurking within Mrs Kirkham's cheeses can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and stomach …

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New Covid variant JN.1 detected in US, UK; know symptoms and how it's different from Pirola or BA.2.86
1 year, 1 month ago

New Covid variant JN.1 detected in US, UK; know symptoms and how it's different from Pirola or BA.2.86

Hindustan Times  

Covid may not be a health emergency anymore, but newer variants continue to emerge from Omicron lineage. The newest Covid variant JN.1 that was first detected in US hardly two months back in September 2023 has now spread to 11 other countries is the descendent of Pirola virus. The newest Covid-19 variant, JN.1, was detected in September 23 and presents …

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Covid and flu autumn jabs sped up as fears grow over new BA.2.86 variant
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid and flu autumn jabs sped up as fears grow over new BA.2.86 variant

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} The roll-out …

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Bibby Stockholm migrants moved off barge after legionella bacteria found
1 year, 4 months ago

Bibby Stockholm migrants moved off barge after legionella bacteria found

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy All asylum seekers and staff are being moved off the …

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UK Covid hotspots revealed as new variant Eris fuels surge in cases
1 year, 4 months ago

UK Covid hotspots revealed as new variant Eris fuels surge in cases

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery South-West England has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases However, health …

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New Covid variant 'Eris' spreading across UK: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant 'Eris' spreading across UK: Report

India Today  

Covid is back in the news again. The variant EG.5.1, nicknamed Eris, was first flagged in the UK last month and is now spreading quickly in the country, news agency PTI reported, quoting health authorities in England. The UK Health Security Agency said EG.5.1, which has been nicknamed Eris, makes up one in seven new COVID cases, the report said. …

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UK university takes roadshow to India to strengthen scientific partnerships
1 year, 7 months ago

UK university takes roadshow to India to strengthen scientific partnerships

The Hindu  

A senior delegation from the University of Manchester is on an India visit this week to strengthen partnerships and seek new opportunities around science, health and humanities, the leading educational institution in the north of England said on Monday. The India-UK agreement struck recently covers a joint award PhD programme between the University of Manchester and the Indian Institute of …

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Australia PM says no point in US’s continued pursuit of Assange
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia PM says no point in US’s continued pursuit of Assange

Al Jazeera  

The WikiLeaks founder has been in a UK jail for years as he fights extradition to the US on charges including espionage. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed frustration at the United States’s continuing efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder and Australian citizen Julian Assange who has been in a high-security United Kingdom prison for the past four years as …

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UK health dept takes legal action against nurses' union planning a major strike
1 year, 7 months ago

UK health dept takes legal action against nurses' union planning a major strike

Hindustan Times  

The British government on Thursday succeeded in limiting the length of an upcoming strike by nurses, after the health department took legal action against a trade union over the dispute. However, Britain's health department said that industrial action on May 2 would be unlawful because a vote to strike is only valid for six months after a ballot of trade …

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Covid: Top five symptoms after vaccination and the signs you might have it
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid: Top five symptoms after vaccination and the signs you might have it

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the latest findings by the Covid ZOE app, which surveys common symptoms among …

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France, UK join growing list of countries in imposing COVID curbs
1 year, 11 months ago

France, UK join growing list of countries in imposing COVID curbs

Al Jazeera  

Visitors from China will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flights. With such a system, new variants of the coronavirus can be detected and appropriate measures taken quickly, the minister said, adding that it was “not yet necessary” for routine tests on passengers from China as all variants currently seen are already known. ‘Discriminatory’ restrictions condemned Outside …

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Covid inquiry 'will NOT drag on for decades': Baroness behind probe into pandemic says
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid inquiry 'will NOT drag on for decades': Baroness behind probe into pandemic says

Daily Mail  

The ex-judge said she wanted findings to prepare the UK for the next pandemic Inquiry head said she wanted to ensure results 'will not take decades' to publish The long-awaited Covid inquiry will 'not drag on for decades', according to the ex-judge charged with probing how No10 handled the pandemic. Baroness Hallett said 'loss' is the word that sums up …

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Italian greyhound belonging to gay couple in Paris catches monkeypox
2 years, 4 months ago

Italian greyhound belonging to gay couple in Paris catches monkeypox

Daily Mail  

How do you catch monkeypox? Until this worldwide outbreak, monkeypox was usually spread by infected rodents — including rats, mice and even squirrels — in west and central Africa. The UK Health Security Agency advises Britons to contact their sexual health clinic if they have a rash with blisters and have been in close contact with a suspected or confirmed …

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Welsh bid to ban under-16s from buying tea and coffee as part of energy drinks clampdown
2 years, 5 months ago

Welsh bid to ban under-16s from buying tea and coffee as part of energy drinks clampdown

Daily Mail  

Children could be banned from buying tea and coffee to children in Wales as part of a clampdown on caffeinated drinks. Children could be banned from buying tea and coffee to children in Wales The UK government consulted on an energy drinks sales ban for under-16s in England in 2018 and announced it would enact measures the year after, but …

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