Malaria Warning After Frankfurt Airport Worker Deaths
Two Frankfurt airport workers have died from malaria after mosquitos believed to have arrived on a plane caused an outbreak. Four others were infected.
Category : Public Health
Rise in salmonella cases linked to imported eggs
Salmonella cases linked to imported eggs have risen to 259, with one death, the UKHSA said, adding the risk to the public remains low.
Dr Amir Khan warns against cotton buds in ears
Dr Amir Khan urges people to stop using cotton buds in their ears, warning the habit can push wax deeper, irritate the ear canal, and damage the eardrum.
NSPCC Helpline Sees Record Domestic Abuse Contacts
The NSPCC Helpline handled 8,448 domestic abuse contacts in 2025/26, a record high and an 8% rise, urging adults to call 0808 800 5000.
NHS consultant urges lifestyle changes to cut dementia risk
A North East NHS consultant says stopping smoking in mid-life and managing blood pressure and diabetes can delay dementia onset by an average of 13 years.
UKHSA alert as Giardia cases hit highest levels in a decade
Giardia cases in England reached their highest level since 2016 last year, with London and the North West each reporting over 1,000 infections, new UKHSA figures show.
Ex-soldier: Don't panic-buy, stock food you already eat
Households are urged to prepare 72 hours of food and water for emergencies. A former Army soldier advises buying everyday foods, not specialist survival kits, and shares a simple high-calorie recipe.
HMRC Child Benefit Deadline: Parents Must Act by August 31 (27.08.2026)
Parents must update Child Benefit claims by August 31 after GCSE results or lose £1,406 a year, HMRC warns.
Doctor warns vapers using weight-loss jabs of side effects
Dr Crystal Wyllie at Asda Online Doctor says vaping while on weight-loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro is 'generally not advised' as it can worsen nausea, acid reflux and dehydration risk.
Frankfurt Airport malaria outbreak kills two workers
Two Frankfurt Airport workers have died and six were infected in a rare malaria outbreak traced to mosquitoes believed to have arrived on a plane.
Bedford Hospital Praise; Dolly Parton Tributes
A patient thanks Bedford Hospital staff for saving his life while condemning public abuse. Readers also pay tribute to Dolly Parton and question political actions.
Tim Curry's Stroke Warning Signs He Missed Before Death at 80
Tim Curry died aged 80 after a 2012 stroke left him paralysed. His therapist called an ambulance when he felt 'a little out of sorts', and he later credited this with saving his life.
Teen's Death Sparks Urgent Debate on Choking Risks
A 16-year-old girl has died from suspected sexual choking, prompting urgent questions about the dangers of this practice and how society should respond.
Wild Swimming Tied to Stomach Bugs and Skin Rashes
New research from UEA links wild swimming to increased risks of stomach bugs and skin rashes, urging caution for enthusiasts.
What your penis can reveal about your health
Changes to erections, sensation or foreskin can signal underlying health issues. A GP explains what penile symptoms like erectile dysfunction, lumps, pain or swelling may indicate.
Care home apologises for abuse as dementia patient locked out
A dementia patient was locked out of Mersey Parks Care Home at 3am. The home's manager called the abuse 'disgusting and despicable'. HC-One apologised and suspended a staff member.
Liver disease cases linked to diabetes and obesity soar five-fold
A study of nearly 12 million GP records found MASLD diagnoses rose from 0.02% in 2003 to 2.4% in 2022, a five-fold increase.
Airport worker dies of malaria after mosquito on plane
A Frankfurt Airport worker died of airport malaria after an infected mosquito arrived on a plane. Five other staff were hospitalised.
Mpox in Guinea-Bissau: Children Most Affected in First Outbreak
Guinea-Bissau reports its first mpox outbreak, with 23 of 46 suspected cases in children under 15, raising concerns about severe disease.
HRT linked to lower dementia risk in large UK study
A study of 183,450 postmenopausal women found HRT users were 10% less likely to develop dementia and 16% less likely to get Alzheimer's.
Flight attendant wins breast cancer occupational disease case
A French court ruled that a former Air France flight attendant's breast cancer is an occupational disease, a first for the country's aviation industry.
Ending Senior Private Health Rebate 'Good Policy Change'
Ending the higher private health insurance rebate for Australians 65 and over is 'good policy change', a report co-author finds, with minimal impact on public hospitals.
Airyday launches in UK – bestselling SPF worth every penny
Australian suncare brand Airyday has launched in the UK with nine SPF products. The Clear as Day SPF50+ Dreamscreen, £39, is a clear gel that leaves no white cast.
Vet's message on pet euthanasia decision
A vet shares advice for pet owners considering euthanasia, saying it is an act of kindness and not giving up, when quality of life cannot be restored.
Doctor urges people to eat 'liquid gold' in yoghurt, not throw it away
NHS doctor Amir Khan says the watery white liquid on yoghurt is whey, packed with protein and nutrients, and should be mixed in, not discarded.
UKHSA warns as giardiasis cases surge 11.4% in England
Giardiasis cases in England rose 11.4% year-on-year to 6,069 in 2025, the highest since 2016, UKHSA data shows. Travellers urged to take precautions.
Tesco E. coli alert: salad recall triggers isolation warning
Tesco recalls Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad over possible E. coli contamination, urging shoppers not to eat it and to self-isolate for 48 hours if symptoms occur.
Children face bone health timebomb as playtime drops
Children spend three fewer hours weekly playing outside than parents did, with 48% missing daily activity and 36% lacking calcium, sparking a bone health warning.
Busy Philipps reveals brain tumour diagnosis and secret surgery
Actress Busy Philipps, 47, revealed she had two surgeries after being diagnosed with a grade 2 oligodendroglioma brain tumour in February.
The Great ADHD Myth? draws 9,656 Ofcom complaints
Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth? received 9,656 Ofcom complaints over its representation of ADHD, with viewers and ADHD UK criticising the documentary.
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