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Tennessee HFMD Outbreak: Health Alert Issued

Health officials in Tennessee issue urgent warning as highly contagious hand, foot and mouth disease spreads rapidly through communities. Learn the key symptoms and prevention measures.

Mum wakes from flu coma to find she's given birth

A mother's ordinary flu turned into a life-threatening ordeal when she was placed in a medically-induced coma for two weeks, waking to discover she'd delivered her baby while unconscious.

Four-year-old dies in Strep A outbreak

A four-year-old boy has tragically died from a Strep A infection amid growing concerns about a nationwide outbreak, with health officials investigating multiple cases across the UK.

Shingles: Symptoms, Contagious Risks & NHS Vaccine

Discover everything you need to know about shingles - from the tell-tale rash signs to understanding contagious periods and accessing the NHS vaccination programme that could protect you.

Contagious 'slapped cheek' virus warning for UK

Medical experts issue urgent warning about highly contagious parvovirus sweeping through Britain. Discover the early symptoms, including the distinctive 'slapped cheek' rash, and learn how to protect vulnerable groups from this silent spreader.

7 Silent Health Conditions You Might Have

Medical experts uncover seven common health conditions that often go undiagnosed for years. Discover the hidden signs of thyroid issues, sleep apnoea, coeliac disease and other silent illnesses affecting millions across the UK.

Jess's Rule Adopted to Help GPs Spot Serious Illnesses

A powerful new protocol, inspired by the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl, is being rolled out to every GP practice in England to help doctors avoid diagnostic errors and spot serious conditions like sepsis and cancer earlier.

Greece bans sheep movement after sheeppox outbreak

Greek authorities have declared a temporary nationwide ban on the movement of sheep and goats after a severe outbreak of sheeppox, a highly contagious viral disease, was detected on the island of Lesvos.

Heart Attack Risk Could Be 'Contagious', Study Finds

A revolutionary German study suggests the inflammation behind heart attacks and strokes may spread through the body like a UTI, challenging decades of medical dogma on cholesterol and transforming how we view cardiovascular disease.

Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics in NHS revolution

In a landmark healthcare overhaul, UK pharmacists will soon prescribe antibiotics for common illnesses, freeing up millions of GP appointments and transforming high street chemists into frontline NHS hubs.

UK Whooping Cough Alert: Cases Surge 250%

Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases skyrocket by 250% in a year. Learn the symptoms, risks, and how to protect your family from this highly contagious disease.

NYC braces for second contagious virus outbreak

Health officials in New York City are on high alert as a second highly contagious virus begins to spread, with cases already reported in nearby states. Authorities are urging vigilance and preparedness to curb the potential outbreak.

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