12 h. 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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38 h. ago Killer Victorian disease that could be mistaken for Covid surges 13.6% – the 6 symptoms Brits are urged to look out for

CASES of a killer disease prevalent during the Victorian era have been on the rise - and symptoms could be mistaken for flu or Covid, warn health chiefs. The disease is preventable and curable, making rapid identification and treatment crucial. New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed levels of tuberculosis (TB)...

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42 h. ago Vet's urgent warning as disease making dogs ill can pass to humans

It can be especially dangerous for children, older people and anyone with a compromised immune system

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61 h. 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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68 h. ago Liver disease warning issued over ingredients found in ‘diet’ drinks

New research finds both sugary and artificially sweetened beverages have significant impact on liver health

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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Warning that THREE tropical diseases are heading to Britain: Scientists discover mosquitoes that spread dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika in the UK for the first time

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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9 d. 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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1 week ago Dentist warns hidden mouth symptom could be an early warning of heart disease

A dentist has flagged a common mouth symptom that could be an early sign of heart disease.

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2 w. ago Warning over 10 areas of England worst hit by chronic disease

The dangerous condition can prove fatal if left untreated

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago A death from heart disease takes place every three minutes, charity warns

Every day, around 480 families across the UK will lose a loved one to cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack and stroke

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2 w. ago Stark breast cancer warning to millions as ‘missed opportunity increases risk of death by 40%’

WOMEN who miss their their first breast screening appointment have a 40 per cent higher risk of dying from the disease in their lifetime, warn researchers. They were also less likely to attend future screenings, according to the findings of a new study. In research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), experts, including from...

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago 'Disease X' fears as virus with '70% mortality rate' could bring humanity to halt

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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2 w. ago Pharmacist's warning over vitamin D supplements as some people risk disease

Vitamin D is vital for a number of bodily functions including strong bones

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2 w. ago Warning issued as thousands of cases of ancient disease found in Wales

The number of recorded cases were three times higher in 2024 than a decade before

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2 w. ago Experts share unusual early warning signs of the disease: 'There's more to look out for than just a bad memory'

Experts have shared ten common warning signs that someone you love-or yourself-is developing dementia, an incurable memory-robbing disease.

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2 w. ago Warning to 'take extra precautions' as cases of infectious disease found in UK

The latest figures show there have been 16 known cases of a specific strain of mpox in England.

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2 w. ago What IS causing your maddening itch, should you scratch it... and when do you need to see a doctor? From itchy palms to intimate areas, read our expert guide

It may sound trivial, but experts warn that a long-term itch should never be dismissed. It can be a warning sign of an underlying condition such as liver disease, type 2 diabetes or even cancer...

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