45 h. ago Alert over spiralling numbers of children hit by 'Victorian illness' that can kill

The infectious disease, which was most prominent in the Victorian era, largely affects children aged between two and eight. Today it can be treated with antibiotics.

Events

4 d. ago Surge in infection linked to colon cancer sparks health alert

The UK Health Security Agency linked many of the cases to four outbreaks traced to contaminated beef, salad leaves and dairy products.

Science

7 d. ago Do not eat warning issued as major supermarket pulls 'healthy' snack from shelves over fears they contain plastic

Food safety watchdogs stuck a 'do not eat' alert on four of the major supermarket's products. Customers have been asked to return any of the items purchased for a full refund.

Events

8 d. ago Anyone going out this weekend urged to read UK Health Security Agency alert

People planning on going out, especially for a walk in the park, are being urged to 'check themselves' when coming back home

Events

9 d. ago Health alert over outbreak of deadly virus 'spilling over to humans'

The disease has shown to have a mortality rate of 36 per cent – higher than Covid-19

Science

1 week ago Scottish health board escalated to stage 4 alert as risk branded 'hugely concerning'

A health board in Scotland has been escalated to stage four - the second highest level of risk - with external consultants to be brought in.

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1 week ago Expert issues alert over Global Health Insurance Card scam aimed at tourists

The advice comes from a Financial Crime Manager, who explained how scammers are targeting holidaymakers

Society

1 week ago Denise Welch reveals concerning health alert which sparked major transformation

EXCLUSIVE: Denise Welch has opened up about transforming her life and losing two stone following a concern which was flagged by a doctor after the actress suffered a fall

Events

2 w. ago New alert over outbreak of gruesome parasite that causes 'bowel cancer

Health officials today sounded a new alert over the recent outbreak of a gruesome parasite at a petting farm in Wales, as more people are struck down with bowel-cancer like symptoms.

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2 w. ago UK tourists in Canary Islands issued health warning following ‘extreme’ alert

Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are among the worst affected

Events

3 w. ago Health holiday hotspot alert for UK travellers as serious diseases increase

The UK Health Security Agency said the number of serious illnesses infecting UK holidmakers has soared in the last 12 months

Events