2 h. ago Officials issue urgent warning after NEW mpox strain detected in England

The unnamed patient has recently returned to the UK after travelling to Asia. Seeking medical advice, the case was flagged with the UK Health Security Agency.

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2 h. ago New 'hybrid' mpox strain detected in England as health officials issue alert

The UKHSA warned the discovery of the new strain is 'not unexpected'

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4 h. ago What is the 'mystery virus' taking over Chinese hospitals as UK officials issue warning

The H3N2 subtype accounts for more than 95% of confirmed influenza A cases, although small numbers of H1N1 and influenza B cases are also being detected

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3 d. ago All flights suspended at major UK airport sparking chaos for travellers

A MAJOR UK airport has suspended all flights today, sparking chaos for travellers. All incoming and outgoing flights at the busy airport have been affected by the air traffic control outage. The outage is understood to have occurred at around 8.30am this morning and was reportedly caused by IT issues. Officials said they were working...

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3 d. ago Health officials issue 'time is running out' warning as UK heads for Christmas flu peak

The NHS is bracing for an 'unprecedented flu wave' - and the UKHSA warns it could hit in the festive period

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3 d. ago Chris Whitty on the infections we should take ‘much more seriously’

England’s chief medical officer said older people are ‘under-served’ when it comes to care and research

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3 d. ago NHS tells England to 'brace for unprecedented flu wave' this winter in new update

Number of flu patients in hospital at record level for time of year

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4 d. ago Number of flu patients in hospital at record level for time of year

This year’s flu season started earlier than usual and is yet to reach a peak.

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4 d. ago NHS England warns of sharp rise in flu patients as admissions more than double

The NHS said the report reflects its first weekly snapshot of pressures facing hospitals this winter, highlighting demand not only from respiratory illness but also gastrointestinal infections.

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4 d. ago Alex and Olivia Bowen: ‘Parenting just gets better every day’

The former Love Islanders tell Lisa Salmon about their ‘golden’ children and how they’re supporting the Let’s Move! campaign to get kids active.

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5 d. ago ‘I ticked off all my goals and I thought it would resolve all my issues’: Jonny Wilkinson on his mental health journey

The ex-rugby player speaks to Sara Keenan about his mental health journey and the pressures men face in today’s society.

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5 d. ago Laura Woods issues health update after collapsing during ITV's coverage of England Women friendly

Laura Woods was leading ITV’s coverage of the match at St Mary’s in Southampton when she collapsed

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6 d. ago Resident doctors accused of ‘cynical attempt to wreck Christmas’ with fresh strike

The British Medical Association said the action will take place from 17 to 22 December

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7 d. ago New data reveals how many Brits are actually using illicit drugs

The latest survey of adult mental health and wellbeing suggests drug use is changing in England

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1 week ago Five MILLION Britons now living with high blood pressure as fight to tackle 'silent killer' has plateaued, alarming research suggests

Hypertension, as it is known medically, affects a third of adults and dramatically raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and even dementia.

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1 week ago Drug addiction surge in England blamed on new ‘potent’ cannabis

Most extensive NHS survey on mental health reveals drug addiction surge in last decade but autism rates remain stable - despite big increase in people being diagnosed

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1 week ago Ancient Chinese exercise could be MORE effective than current NHS treatment for tackling insomnia, scientists discover

In England, current health service guidance advises that GPs treat patients with more severe insomnia with cognitive behavioural talking therapy (CBT).

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1 week ago England rugby legend Lewis Moody shares health update after MND diagnosis

Lewis Moody, who was part of England's 2003 World Cup-winning squad, revealed last month that he had been diagnosed with the incurable muscle-wasting condition.

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1 week ago Zelensky to visit US in coming days as Ukraine backs peace deal, official says

The ‘essence’ of the peace plan is supported by Ukraine but some of the most sensitive issues remain to be discussed, an official said

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1 week ago Ukraine ‘supports essence of peace deal’ following Geneva talks, Ukrainian official reportedly says

Official tells Reuters news agency sensitive issues still to be discussed between Zelenskyy and TrumpIn other EU related news, a top European court on Tuesday ruled that an EU nation had to recognise a gay marriage recorded in another member state, after a complaint by two Poles married in Germany.The couple, one of whom also has German nationality, were living there and married in Berlin in 2018, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).The spouses in question, as EU citizens, enjoy the freedom to move and reside within the territory of the member states and the right to lead a normal family life when exercising that freedom and upon returning to their member state of origin.“Sweden’s defence needs to be strengthened against threats such as robots, drones and helicopters. The best way to guarantee peace and freedom is to invest in defence. The orders also contribute to growth, jobs and security of supply. It also improves the possibilities of increasing production capacity in the defence...

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