Deadly measles outbreak does little to counter vaccine scepticism in Texas21 minutes agoMadeline HalpertBBC NewsReporting fromWestern TexasHealth Secretary Robert KennedyOn an unusually crisp April...
Millions of Britons face hay fever hell this weekend as pollen levels soar, and GP surgeries have seen a surge in patients seeking help for symptoms. The Met Office was forecasting very high pollen...
Police raid barbers and vape shops suspected of being fronts for crime gangs35 minutes agoEd ThomasUK editorPolice officers smash through the back doors of a bright, modern barber shop in the market...
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Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness spread primarily through infected rodents, is rapidly spreading across Nigeria, prompting urgent public health warnings and straining the nation’s...
Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter's Square55 minutes agoMallory MoenchBBC NewsPope Francis has made an appearance at St Peter's Square in the Vatican following his discharge from hospital after...
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Dogs enjoy licking human faces as it's a form of communication, which often mirrors the way they bond with each other. They’re also known to lick faces because it shows affection to their owners...
A deadly ‘superbug’ bacteria resistant to antibiotics has been discovered - and it’s spreading in a Malaysian hospital. The virulent strain of antibiotic-resistant microbes causes severe...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has sounded the alarm over a "previously rarely detected" fungal infection that is "rapidly emerging" across England. This invading fungus, known as Candidozyma...
Russian medical experts have been left baffled by a mystery virus sweeping across the country, as fears of a new pandemic grow. Symptoms include high fevers of 39C and coughing up blood, leaving...
The shampoo brand Tec Italy has had to recall over 1,000 bottles of its hair wash after they tested positive for Klebsiella oxytoca (KO), a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause infection of the...
A vet has revealed the three phrases some pet owners are guilty of saying that "give him anxiety."Taking on the responsibility of a pet is no small feat. It demands unwavering commitment and care to...
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Health experts have listed four potentially dealy viruses that could spark the next pandemic in the UK. A quartet of pathogens have been narrowed down by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) which...
The United Nations Aids chief has warned that a cut to US funding could lead to over six million further deaths worldwide from the disease over the next four years. Winnie Byanyima also said there...
An optometrist says Elton John's eye condition could worsen if poorly managed or left untreated.Back in September, the singer, who turns 78 today, told fans he had been left with "limited vision" due...
UK draws up new disease-threat watch list9 hours agoMichelle RobertsDigital health editor, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK has a new watch list of 24 infectious diseases that could pose the greatest...
Doctors and charities call for gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out1 hour agoAndrew RogersBBC NewsbeatBBCMax was in the shower when he got a call few would want. "My phone is connected to a speaker in the...
Pope Francis is discharged from Rome hospital1 day agoBethany BellBBC NewsReporting fromRomeJack BurgessBBC NewsPope Francis has appeared at his window of the Gemelli hospital in Rome and offered a...