30 h. ago New coronavirus discovered in China ‘only small step’ from infecting humans

HKU5 coronavirus detected in bats may spill over into people, study finds

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63 h. ago Doctors issue urgent warning over Mounjaro 'golden dose' hack that could put your life at risk

There is a hidden extra dose in your weight loss jabs that could save you hundreds of pounds, users say - but doctors have warned of major risks.

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4 d. ago Parents are being warned about a new dangerous craze 'chroming' that is claiming the lives of children

It has already caused the death of a child in UK and parents are being warned of the dangers

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4 d. ago Coffee warning: Just one cup could trigger alarming effects for millions on common medication

The cup of coffee you drink in the morning contains caffeine, a stimulant that speeds up activity in your brain and nervous system.

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4 d. ago Doctors issue urgent health warning as dangerous new Covid virus from China triggers US outbreak

Doctors have issued an urgent warning after the dangerous new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 was detected in a new US state. It has been on the rise since the beginning of May.

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1 week ago 'Stay at home' alert issued as 'incredibly infectious' virus sweeps UK

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a 48-hour warning over the dangerous illness.

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1 week ago New Covid variant spiking in China hits major nations as WHO puts virus on watchlist

Officials have released statements warning the public to stay vigilant as a new highly 'contagious' variant of Covid has been making its way through several countries – including a tourist hotspot

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1 week ago Handing NHS staff police powers to detain mental health patients would have dangerous consequences, health bodies warn

A group of health organisation said that changes to the Mental Health Bill would cause ‘significant harm with dangerous consequences’

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2 w. ago Doctor issues urgent plea as sperm donor used to conceive 67 kids passes cancer

Around 23 of the children conceived between 2008 and 2015 have been found to carry a variant in the TP53 gene which provides instructions for making tumour proteins.

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3 w. ago Urgent cancer warning over popular tanning product: 'It's dangerous', say experts

Unregulated nasal tanning sprays -which are popular on TikTok - pose long term health risks according to experts.

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3 w. ago Warning over 'dangerous' egg storage mistake that could make you ill

Health experts have warned that eggs can be more dangerous than you think if not properly handled, and have shared some essential tips for safely storing them in the fridge

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3 w. ago Should you let your dog lick your face as vet warns of hidden health dangers

Scots owners may not mind a quick smooch with their dog but the consequences could be life-threatening

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3 w. ago Trump health cuts create ‘real danger’ around disease outbreaks, workers warn

Key programs from child-support services to HIV treatment also gutted, leaving global populations vulnerableMass terminations and billions of dollars’ worth of cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have gutted key programs – from child support services to HIV treatment abroad – and created a “real danger” that disease outbreaks will be missed, according to former workers.Workers at the HHS, now led by Robert F Kennedy Jr, and in public health warned in interviews that chaotic, flawed and sweeping reductions would have broad, negative effects across the US and beyond. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Parasitic infection outbreak at UK farm as 74 people struck down with 16 in hospital

Public Health Wales (PHW) has issued a warning over the cryptosporidium outbreak which was triggered by a visit to Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm, Cowbridge

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