20 m. ago Cancer alert as NHS urges over 50s to come forward for vital screening

This deadly disease affects more than 56,000 people in the UK every year.

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38 h. ago Tropical mosquitoes that spread deadly diseases found in UK for first time in years

Mosquito eggs capable of spreading deadly tropical diseases have been found in the UK, sparking fears of a new health threat.

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40 h. ago Urgent warning to Britons as scientists discover mosquitoes that spread deadly tropical diseases in Kent

The UKHSA has found eggs belonging to both the Egyptian mosquito and the tiger mosquito - species capable of carrying diseases including dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika viruses.

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58 h. ago Killer mosquitoes which spread deadly diseases coming to Britain, experts warn

Eggs of an Aedes albopictus mozzie - known as the tiger mosquito - were found in a surveillance trap at a motorway service station in Kent as experts have warned over the deadly diseases they could spread

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4 d. ago New study reveals patients don’t have to lose weight to avoid deadly disease

It challenges the long-held belief that weight loss is the main way to lower diabetes risk

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4 d. ago 'It's a condition of the rich and affluent': The disturbing truth about the rise of 'deadly' chronic Lyme disease

She's known as one of the most beautiful women in the world - regularly gracing the cover of Vogue and working with luxury brands including Dior and Versace.

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8 d. ago What the deadly new 'bleeding eye disease' outbreak could mean for Brits

Brits told to brace themselves for a wave of travel warnings as a new outbreak of the deadly 'bleeding eye disease' has swept across a nation, killing several people

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9 d. ago 'I have one of the world's rarest diseases after NHS implant from dead bodies'

Back in 1975, Natalie Bralee-Brett was given a dura mater graft - a piece of membrane collected from dead bodies - and now she says has been left fearing for her future

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1 week ago Covid was 'just a warning shot' says doctor as he warns 'Disease X' could be deadlier

Experts warn that another 'Disease X' could be just around the corner - and it could be even more deadly than the Covid-19 pandemic that has devastated the world

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1 week ago Major cancer breakthrough as lifestyle choice tied with deadly disease

A study carried out in the US found that nasty bacteria and fungi in the mouth could increase your risk of developing several diseases, such as pancreatic cancer

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2 w. ago Pancreatic cancer breakthrough as experts discover key lifestyle factor is linked to deadly disease

In the largest study of its kind, researchers examined data to better understand how lifestyle factors, such as smoking, and medical history are involved in cancer development.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint three major risk factors of developing deadly liver disease which affects 1

Known medically as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, it is not linked to heavy drinking-the more commonly known cause of liver problems.

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2 w. ago 'Our son, 18, died when curly hair hid deadly disease – now we're taking action'

Rhys Russell was just 15 when a chance discovery led to him being diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer on his scalp and his stepdad is now honouring his memory further

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2 w. ago Deadly disease pandemic 'crisis' as towns locked down and mass vaccinations underway

The recent outbreak has killed at least 16 people as the World Health Organization said it has issued 400 vaccines to the affected area, with another 45,000 on the way

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2 w. ago The common sleep habit that increases risk of dozens of deadly conditions... including dementia and heart disease

A new Mayo Clinic study reveals that a common sleep disorder affecting over 70 million Americans, increases dementia risk by 40 percent equivalent to aging the brain by an additional 3.5 years.

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3 w. ago Harry Potter legend Stuart Craig dies aged 83 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Tributes pour in for Oscar-winning production designer who was behind some of the wizarding franchise’s most memorable sets, including Hogwarts

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4 w. ago Mapped: Where deadly ‘kissing bug’ disease Chagas has spread in the US

Researchers have called for enhanced reporting of the disease after it was found in humans in multiple states

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4 w. ago Breakthrough test could spot deadly motor neurone disease years before symptoms appear

A simple blood test can tell which patients will develop devastating motor neuron disease a decade before symptoms appear, a groundbreaking study has revealed.

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4 w. ago Ebola outbreak symptoms as deadly disease which 'makes eyes bleed' kills 15

The outbreak, which has claimed 15 lives, has triggered Rapid Response Team and World Health Organization (WHO) experts to monitor the disease and provide urgent treatment.

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4 w. ago Ebola outbreak: Symptoms of deadly disease which 'makes eyes bleed' as 15 die

The Ebola outbreak, which has killed 15 people so far, has triggered a Rapid Response Team, joined by World Health Organization (WHO) experts, to set up disease surveillance and deliver urgent treatment

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