23 h. ago Hundreds of seal pups likely killed by deadly disease sweeping the globe

Heard Island would be the farthest that bird flu has reached in the Antarctic

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43 h. ago New hope for breast cancer patients with new breakthrough treatment

The new antibody may be able to treat some of the most aggressive forms of the deadly disease, say scientists

Science

8 d. ago Holidaymakers at major risk of 'deadly' disease in Spanish hotspot

Holidaymakers could be at risk of a 'deadly' disease that has been found in a Spanish hotspot. 

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9 d. ago Florida wildlife officials discover second case of ‘zombie deer disease’ in state

Experts are enforcing emergency measures to prevent the spread of the highly contagious neurodegenerative diseaseWildlife officials in Florida have discovered only the second case in the state of a deadly infection known colloquially as “zombie deer disease”, and are enforcing emergency measures to try to prevent a spread.The highly contagious chronic wasting disease (CWD) was found during routine screening in the carcass of a young white-tailed doe that was struck by a vehicle in Holmes county, close to the Alabama border, early last month. The only previous recorded instance in Florida was in a four-year-old doe killed about a mile away in June 2023. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Am I going to die?': Mum recalls son's heartbreaking last words hours before he succumbed to a deadly disease

The grieving mother of a 16-year-old boy who died less than 24 hours after he started experiencing symptoms of a deadly disease has recalled his devastating last words.

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1 week ago Liver warning to see a GP 'straight away' if you have this symptom on the toilet

Around one in five Brits are living with this potentially deadly disease

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1 week ago Liver disease breakthrough as scientists discover two common medications can REVERSE deadly condition

Spanish scientists have found that combining a drug to tackle high cholesterol and one for high blood pressure, could 'significantly' reduce fat build up.

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1 week ago Health chiefs warn 'world's deadliest infection' tuberculosis is surging and symptoms are easy

Health officials have urged the public to be alert to the signs of tuberculosis (TB) after new figures revealed cases of 'the world's deadliest infectious disease' are continuing to rise across England.

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2 w. ago Brits should 'think twice' before putting food out for garden birds

The RSPB has issued a warning to gardeners about the use of bird tables in their gardens after evidence suggested they could be contributing to the spread of deadly diseases

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2 w. ago 'We must act fast': Do not confuse common Covid symptom with deadly Victorian disease, experts warn

Cases of TB are on the rise in the UK 🏥

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2 w. ago Heartburn could be deadly disease, when to seek medical advice

Heartburn is a common condition that causes a burning sensation in the chest

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2 w. ago Top neurologist issues shocking warning: Deadly motor neurone disease 'more likely' in men who exercise intensively

Earlier this week, England rugby legend and World Cup winner Lewis Moody shocked fans after revealing he had been diagnosed with the condition at the age of 47.

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2 w. ago Just one can of Diet Coke or Sprite a day could raise risk of deadly liver disease by up to 60 per cent, concerning research suggests

Chinese researchers have discovered just 250ml of fizzy drinks per day - less than one can - was enough to raise the risk of MASLD by up to 60 per cent.

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2 w. ago Doctor reveals the unexpected signs you have deadly liver disease

Toronto-based internal medicine specialist Dr Siobhan Deshauer has revealed the subtle and unlikely signs of deadly liver disease, which millions of Americans are not even aware they have.

Society

3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago NHS could save billions each year by having pharmacists review patients’ medication, study reveals

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimate medicine checks will save money and also reduce hospital stays

Science

3 w. 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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3 w. 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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