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Bird Flu Food Safety Warning for Thanksgiving

As Brits prepare for festive gatherings, health officials issue urgent guidance on protecting against the H5N1 bird flu strain through proper poultry handling and cooking safety measures.

NHS Alert: Winter Vomiting Bug Surges in UK

Health officials issue urgent warning as norovirus cases surge across Britain. Learn the tell-tale signs and crucial prevention measures to protect your family this winter.

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.

Rare Bacterial Infection Outbreak Hits UK

Health authorities scramble to contain a rare invasive streptococcal infection outbreak across multiple UK regions, with several confirmed cases and ongoing investigations.

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.

CDC Alert: Deadly Bacteria Causes Severe Infections in US

The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warning in Louisiana

Health authorities in Louisiana have confirmed the presence of the deadly Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in local waters, linked to five fatalities. Experts warn of severe risks from consuming raw shellfish and exposing wounds to warm seawater.

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.

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