The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth
Scientists reveal revolutionary insights into cat communication, helping owners finally understand what their pets are really thinking through subtle tail flicks and ear movements.
Senior medical leaders sound alarm as Britain faces potential winter crisis with dangerous respiratory illnesses. Experts reveal what you need to know to protect your family.
Exclusive: Researchers have identified a mysterious new virus lurking in South American bats that shows troubling similarities to COVID-19, raising concerns about future pandemic threats.
An experienced veterinarian shares the subtle warning signs that indicate your feline friend needs urgent medical attention. Learn to decode your cat's behaviour before it's too late.
Veterinary experts reveal the subtle behavioural changes that could indicate cognitive decline in ageing cats, and what owners can do to help their pets.
A UK cat owner's simple supermarket switch has backfired spectacularly as her two moggies declare an all-out hunger strike against their new meals, sparking concerns and online appeals for solutions.
A British woman's dream holiday turned into a nightmare after leaving her cat with a friend for a month, returning to find her pet and home in complete disarray.
Health officials confirm first locally-acquired chikungunya cases in New York. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and why this mosquito-borne virus is causing concern.
Health officials confirm the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya virus in New York, raising concerns about mosquito-borne diseases spreading to new regions. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and travel advice.
Health officials sound alarm as New York records its first locally-acquired chikungunya cases since 2014, warning of mosquito-borne virus spread.
Health authorities sound alarm as chikungunya virus cases emerge in China and United States, with experts blaming pandemic measures for creating perfect storm conditions.
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus faces a purr-fect storm as stray cats overwhelm communities, prompting government action and local initiatives to address the growing crisis.
Veterinary experts issue critical alert about deadly kidney disease affecting cats nationwide. Learn the subtle signs and protective measures every owner must know.
Public health officials issue urgent warning after illegal meat shipments from high-risk countries discovered in London restaurants, posing serious disease threats including Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
A heartbreaking story of a 19-year-old girl who unknowingly passed a fatal virus to her father during a loving hug, leading to his tragic death just weeks later.
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.
Health authorities sound the alarm as flu hospitalisations skyrocket by 75% while COVID infections continue to spread rapidly across Britain. Experts reveal which age groups are most at risk and what symptoms to watch for.
Health experts issue urgent warning as whooping cough cases surge to highest level in decades while new 'Stratuss' respiratory virus spreads rapidly across Britain.
Health officials warn that climate change could allow disease-carrying Aedes mosquitoes to breed in southern England by 2040-2050, potentially bringing dengue and Zika viruses to British shores.
Groundbreaking NHS programme launches as newborn becomes first in the world to receive new RSV vaccine, marking a major milestone in child healthcare.
Leading scientists sound the alarm as H5N1 bird flu jumps to mammals worldwide, raising fears of potential human transmission. Exclusive analysis reveals the growing threat.
Award-winning photographer Dorothy O'Donnell reveals the story behind her viral cat photograph that captured the internet's heart with its perfect timing and raw feline energy.
Critical warning issued as sophisticated FluBot malware sweeps across Britain, stealing banking details and personal data through fake delivery notifications. Learn how to protect your device now.
Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahçe debut thrown into chaos as viral outbreak sweeps through squad, forcing emergency training session cancellations days before decisive Champions League playoff.
A top Russian scientist close to Vladimir Putin claims Western powers are developing a virus to eliminate humanity, leaving only a select few to be served by robots in a post-apocalyptic world.
An NHS doctor reveals the three key locations where viruses spread fastest and shares crucial advice for protecting yourself and others during peak illness season.
A rescue cat named Bear broke hearts when he packed his favourite toy into a suitcase as his new owner prepared to travel, revealing his fear of being abandoned again.
Health officials are on high alert as disease-carrying mosquitoes from Asia and Africa could establish themselves in England, potentially bringing viruses like Zika and dengue within the next decade.
Health officials warn that disease-carrying mosquitoes have been discovered breeding in England, posing new public health risks as climate change creates favourable conditions.