Suspected cases of the mysterious hepatitis sweeping the world have now been detected in children in Japan and Canada. Canada's Public Health Agency yesterday revealed it was 'aware of reports of se… [+7317 chars]
People who failed to get enough sleep when COVID-19 struck were more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety or feel burnt-out, a new study finds. Researchers led by Harvard University found those… [+3422 chars]
A spike in the number of measles cases around the world has sparked concerns over the potential for serious outbreaks this year. Almost 17,338 measles cases were reported worldwide in January and Fe… [+2510 chars]
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed among a backyard flock housed near a Derbyshire town. A number of chickens, geese and ducks have been affected at a premises near Ilkeston. The cases of H5N1 a… [+2764 chars]
DOCTORS have warned against people over 60 taking a daily dose of aspirin. It has been traditionally taken each day to slash the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Doctors in the US have said people… [+2250 chars]
A DAD who put his rapid weight loss down to working too hard and not eating properly was told that it was in fact due to cancer. Rob Gore, from Stockton Heath, was initially diagnosed with bowel can… [+3894 chars]
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed among a backyard flock housed near a Derbyshire town. A number of chickens, geese and ducks have been affected at a premises near Ilkeston. The cases of H5N1 a… [+2764 chars]
China has confirmed the first known human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu, but health authorities say there is a low risk of widespread transmission among people. H3N8 is known to have been cir… [+2114 chars]
In pre-pandemic days, if you got a sniffle and a headache, you might dismiss it as an ordinary cold and carry on as normal, even if you felt a little rough around the edges. But as these symptoms a… [+6026 chars]
DOCTORS have warned against people over 60 taking a daily dose of aspirin. It has been traditionally taken each day to slash the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Doctors in the US have said people… [+2250 chars]
TEA is a wonder drug that can combat cancer and heart disease and cut dementia risk, experts have revealed. A calming cuppa can also reduce stress and help the body fight bugs, says extraordinary ne… [+2010 chars]
MORE THAN two years since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, scientists have learned a lot about how the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the body. But the symptoms and complications known as long covid are… [+3482 chars]
