The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent alert after a significant rise in gastrointestinal infections linked to contact with farm animals and reptiles. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
A three-year-old girl from the UK has been left paralysed from the neck down after a common cold virus triggered a devastating rare condition called transverse myelitis.
Discover how four rare 50p coins featuring iconic British designs could be hiding in your pocket change, with collectors paying hundreds of pounds for these sought-after pieces.
Exclusive: The heart-wrenching story of a mother's battle to save her daughter, Arianna, from the ultra-rare GRIN1 gene mutation, a condition so uncommon it affects just a handful of people globally.
Health experts are on high alert as the Langya virus (LayV), a new zoonotic henipavirus, spreads in China. With a staggering 70% mortality rate in some outbreaks and no current vaccine, the WHO is monitoring the situation closely.
A chilling review of Channel 4's documentary 'Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic', an hour of pure terror that exposes the looming threat of a future global health catastrophe and the scientists racing to stop it.
A woman's persistent cold symptoms turned out to be a rare and life-altering condition. Read her shocking story of diagnosis and adaptation.
The parents of a baby girl born without eyes due to an incredibly rare genetic condition share their emotional journey and determination to give their daughter the best life possible.
Exclusive Daily Mail maps expose the devastating comeback of measles across the United States, directly linked to a dangerous decline in MMR vaccination rates. Health experts warn of a growing public health crisis.
Queensland Health issues urgent alert after a contagious measles traveller visited busy Gold Coast locations and flew from Bali. Check your vaccination status now.
Jade, 33, went for a routine blood test expecting nothing unusual. Weeks later, she received a life-altering diagnosis of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) - a rare genetic disorder with no cure. Her story highlights the importance of recognising unusual sympto
A seemingly healthy mother-of-two's legs suddenly failed, leading to a terrifying medical mystery and a rare diagnosis that changed her life forever.
Exclusive: A teenager's life has been defined by unimaginable pain and hospital isolation due to the cruel genetic condition sickle cell disease, robbing her of a normal childhood and future dreams.
Queensland Health declares public health alert after multiple measles cases confirmed in Cairns and the wider region. Urgent warnings issued for specific locations as health authorities race to contain the outbreak.
US CDC Director Dr Susan Monarez outlines a major shift in America's pandemic response strategy, focusing on rapid diagnostics, data transparency, and global collaboration. What does this mean for future health threats?
A seemingly ordinary 1p coin, minted with a unique error in 1983, has just sold at auction for a staggering £127,000, making it one of the most valuable modern coins in the UK.
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.
Abigail Beck, 19, has a rare condition called Aquagenic Urticaria. We explore her daily battle where showering, sweating, and even crying trigger painful allergic reactions.
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin, discovered in everyday change, is set to fetch up to £50,000 at auction, stunning its finder and captivating coin collectors nationwide.
New York City health officials issue urgent alert after a confirmed case of measles is detected. Public urged to check vaccination status as highly contagious virus poses serious risk.
A rare Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for a staggering £285 on eBay. Discover why this specific coin is so valuable and how to check your spare change for a hidden fortune.
The deadly Chagas disease, transmitted by the 'kissing bug', is rapidly spreading across the United States. Health experts warn of a silent epidemic as cases surge, with potentially fatal consequences for thousands of undiagnosed Americans.
The World Health Organisation sounds the alarm as the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo rapidly escalates, with cases doubling and fears mounting over a potential global health emergency.
A comprehensive guide to transverse myelitis, a rare but serious neurological disorder causing spinal cord inflammation. Learn about its sudden symptoms, potential causes like infections and immune disorders, and the crucial treatment pathways for recover
An extremely rare Kew Gardens 50p coin has been sold for a staggering £6,800 at auction, making it one of the most valuable modern coins in circulation. Discover why this tiny piece of change is a numismatic superstar.
Two brothers in Chicago face a devastating insurance denial for a groundbreaking gene therapy treatment, highlighting a critical gap in US healthcare coverage for rare diseases.
Queensland Health sounds the alarm as a measles-infected traveller from overseas visits busy public spots in Cairns. Health officials are urgently contacting potential contacts as the highly contagious viral threat spreads.
UK health authorities have escalated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a full pandemic, triggering urgent lockdown protocols and travel advisories. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and containment strategies.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals the hidden trigger behind the deadly liver condition MASH, paving the way for revolutionary treatments that could save millions from liver transplants and cancer.
NHS England makes revolutionary treatment for Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy available, offering hope to prevent blindness in young patients.