Man jailed for infecting partner with HIV
Luke Davis, 31, from Kidderminster, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status. Read the full story.
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Man jailed for 4.5 years after infecting partner with HIV
Luke Davis, 31, from Kidderminster, has been sentenced for grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status. Read the full story here.
Dog Bowl Warning: Daily Cleaning Stops Salmonella Risk
UK pet owners are urged to wash dog water bowls daily to prevent a dangerous biofilm buildup linked to salmonella and E. coli. This simple task could save your dog's health and a costly vet visit.
UK health alert: Check your child's jabs to stop measles
The UK Health Security Agency warns parents to check their child's vaccination records to protect against measles and whooping cough. Here's the NHS schedule and how to catch up.
Stop Child's Night Cough with Honey in Water
A children's dietician reveals a cupboard-staple remedy for persistent night coughs in kids, backed by NHS guidance. Learn the safe, effective method to help everyone sleep.
Honey in warm water can ease a child's overnight cough
A children's dietitian reveals a simple, NHS-backed remedy using honey to calm persistent coughs and improve sleep. Learn the safe method and dosage for children over one.
Why we really catch colds in winter
New analysis reveals why respiratory infections spike in colder months. Discover the behavioural science behind winter illness and how to protect yourself effectively.
NHS: How to tell if your cough is Covid or flu
Struggling to tell Covid and flu apart this winter? NHS guidance explains the key symptom differences, including a crucial clue in your cough. Learn the signs and when to seek help.
GP: When to get urgent help for a child's cough
A leading GP outlines the critical signs that a child's cough or cold requires urgent medical attention. Learn when to seek help and what underlying conditions to watch for.
Expert Explains Why Dogs Are Obsessed With Toilet Paper
A canine behaviour expert explains the surprising reasons behind your dog's toilet roll obsession, from prey drive to health risks. Learn how to keep your pet safe.
Analog Revival: Brits Embrace Tangible Pastimes
Amid a digital deluge, a growing movement across the UK is seeking solace in vinyl records, handwritten cards, and manual driving. Discover why analog islands offer comfort.
Study: Nasal Rinsing Reduces Cold Length by 2 Days
Flushing sinuses with saline could slash your cold or flu symptoms by up to two days and reduce virus spread, according to a resurfaced study, as a severe flu strain surges.
Whooping Cough Surge Linked to Falling Vaccination Rates
An investigation reveals a sharp rise in whooping cough cases as DTaP vaccination rates drop below targets. The CDC warns infants are at highest risk. Protect your family.
Effective Home Remedies for Colds and Flu Symptoms
A doctor reveals which traditional cold and flu remedies are effective, from honey to steam inhalation, and which ones to avoid. Learn how to soothe symptoms at home.
NHS mask advice for severe flu season explained
As the UK faces a severe flu season, NHS leaders advise symptomatic people to wear masks. We examine the evidence on mask effectiveness against the H3N2 strain.
US Rabies Death from Transplanted Organ Confirmed
A Michigan man has died after contracting rabies from a transplanted kidney. The CDC report reveals the donor was scratched by a skunk, marking a rare but fatal transmission.
Diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy tied to chronic cough risk
A major study finds GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic increase chronic cough risk by up to 25% in type 2 diabetes patients. Discover the surprising findings and potential mechanisms behind this side effect.
US Ends Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Rule
A US vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, recommending it only for babies of infected mothers. Medical groups warn this could lead to more infections.
GP's 5 Vital Symptoms That Need Medical Attention
ITV's Dr Amir Khan lists five crucial signs, including a persistent cough and blood in urine, that warrant a GP appointment. Learn when to seek help and ease winter A&E pressure.
Whooping Cough Nasal Spray Vaccine Hailed as Breakthrough
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
11 Babies Die in UK Whooping Cough Outbreak
A new nasal spray vaccine trial offers hope after a devastating pertussis outbreak. Learn about symptoms, NHS vaccination schedules, and the breakthrough research.
New Nasal Spray Vaccine Targets Whooping Cough After UK Outbreak
A breakthrough nasal spray vaccine, BPZE1, could stop the spread of deadly whooping cough. Learn the warning signs after a 2024 UK outbreak killed 11 infants. Know when to call 999.
Labour's 2030 HIV goal within reach, says PM
Keir Starmer announces a £170m action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030, featuring home testing and opt-out screening in A&E. Read the full story.
UK's £170m HIV plan aims to end new transmissions by 2030
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils a new £170 million HIV action plan, aiming to make England the first country to end new HIV transmissions and tackle persistent stigma.
Three Unvaccinated Infants Die from Whooping Cough
Three unvaccinated infants in Kentucky have died from whooping cough as the Victorian-era disease surges across the US. Vaccination rates are falling, putting vulnerable children at risk.
Persistent Cough Could Signal Undiagnosed Lung Disease
NHS doctors urge anyone with a persistent chesty cough producing phlegm to see their GP as soon as possible. It could be a sign of COPD, a serious lung condition affecting 600,000 undiagnosed Brits.
Final Maine permit for controversial hydropower line
Avangrid secures final Maine permit for its contentious hydropower corridor, set to power Massachusetts homes despite a 2021 public referendum rejecting the project.
Crufts bans flat-faced dogs with breathing problems
Crufts 2026 will ban pugs, bulldogs, and French bulldogs with severe breathing difficulties. The Kennel Club's new health rules spark debate among dog owners. Learn more about the controversial changes.
NHS Covid cough warning: Avoid this sleeping position
The NHS advises against lying on your back if you have a Covid cough. Discover expert tips for better sleep and faster recovery from coronavirus symptoms.
4 Signs Your Cough Could Signal Serious Lung Disease
A persistent cough could signal COPD for 600,000 undiagnosed Brits. Learn the 4 key symptoms and risk factors. Don't ignore a long-term cough - see your GP.
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