31 m. ago 'Highly infectious' strain of mpox discovered as experts issue warning

A mutation of an older mpox variant has sparked concern amongst disease experts

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4 h. ago New mpox variant discovered as experts issue 'highly transmissible' MUTATION warning

The mpox virus is currently rampaging through the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 2,000 cases since the start of the year - some of them are expected to have been caused by the new clade 1b variant

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28 h. ago Boots issue urgent Paracetamol recall over 'safety' fears as people warned 'do not take'

The high street retailer has issued a recall notice for one batch of paracetamol tablets after a packaging error was noticed.

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45 h. ago 4.4 million more Brits hit by hygiene poverty since the beginning of the year, study reveals

Research shows that since the start of 2023, 4.4 million more adults have had to go without hygiene products, highlighting the growing significance of this issue.

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49 h. ago UKHSA issues food warning amid 'exceptionally high' second surge of norovirus

Even if you've had norovirus once already this winter there is a chance you could get it again, experts have warned.

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3 d. ago Weight loss jabs like Ozempic 'trigger panic attacks' and worsen anxiety, experts discover

Thousands of users have now reported experiencing severe anxiety and 'meltdowns' which they believe are linked to using injections like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro.

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5 d. ago Certain groups at risk of 'severe symptoms' in 'second norovirus wave'

The UKHSA issued new data on the highly contagious vomiting and diarrhoea bug this week

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6 d. ago Nasty bug sweeping UK can strike twice, doctors warn as cases continue to rise

The bug is currently spreading 'at high levels', according to the HSE, as a new warning has been issued about the highly infectious illnes

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7 d. ago Urgent warning issued for 57 countries over 'highly contagious virus'

The Travel Health Notice (THN) has been issued to 57 countries – including the United Kingdom – by the Centre for Disease Control, which has shared guidance on how to avoid the disease

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8 d. ago West Lothian shop issues statement as it announces high street closure

The owners of a Wee Mindin’ in Linlithgow took to social media to alert locals to their decision, citing in their post the difficulty in making the decision, they also thanked their customers for 13 years of support.

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8 d. ago Highly contagious virus outbreak alert issued for 57 countries after explosion in cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Travel Health Notice for the "highly contagious virus outbreak" - there are currently 57 countries affected

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8 d. ago Man United vs Ipswich Town Premier League clash predicted as glaring issue highlighted again

Manchester United face Ipswich Town in the Premier League later tonight, so we simulated the clash to see what could happen

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8 d. ago A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

Health experts say an unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks

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8 d. ago Ministers ‘committed’ to working with equalities body on single

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has contacted the Scottish Government following a high profile employment tribunal centred on the issue.

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1 week ago Four players are showing Manchester United up and highlighting an issue Ruben Amorim must solve

Man United are struggling but several players are thriving having left Old Trafford.

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1 week ago WASPI women threaten legal action against Labour ministers after being denied £10.5bn in compensation because of changes to the state pension age

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has sent a 'letter before action' to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), warning of High Court proceedings if the issue is not resolved.

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1 week ago Foreign Office ‘be aware’ warning issued to Brits at holiday paradise destinations following high terrorist threat

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to Brits travelling to the Canary Islands, which includes Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote

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1 week ago Russian army put on 'high alert' as top military chief issues chilling 'decisive moment' WW3 speech

Russia's defence minister Andrei Belousov was handing out medals to soldiers when he gave a stirring rallying message on the country's "confrontation with the West."

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1 week ago Warning issued to three vulnerable groups as norovirus cases at 'record high'

An average of 1,160 patients a day were in hospital with norovirus last week, according to the NHS

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2 w. ago BBC apologises after EastEnders' Nick Cotton star makes 'inappropriate comment' live on air

The BBC has issued an apology after former EastEnders star John Altman made a highly 'inappropriate' remark on air during an 40th anniversary interview about the soap.

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