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The World Health Organization has given advice and symptoms of the swine flu strain H1N2, after the first case of the viral infection was detected in the UK by medics

Measles symptoms could be easily missed, as they might be confused for the common cold, but there are some "early" signs to look out for - including the characteristic rash - after a UK outbreak

As a mystery respiratory disease breaks out in China, the WHO is demanding more details. Reports of children's wards overflowing, people queuing for hospitals and a surge in school absenteeism have emerged over mere weeks

Scientists have shared their thoughts on the latest Coronavirus strain, HV.1, which could make its way to the UK following its rapid speed - it has already overtaken other variants

Worldwide EG.5 is still the dominant coronavirus strain according to the World Health Organisation, but the new omicron subvariant HV.1 is dominating across the pond

The cold winter months can mean keeping mould and damp out of your home is a real struggle, but there are some simple steps you can take to help keep condensation at bay

Action Aid UK has sent the Mirror a heartbreaking voice note recorded by a desperate emergency doctor in Gaza as he pleads with Israel to halt the constant airstrikes

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers continued a back-and-forth with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce about brands that produce COVID-19 vaccines, following up on his recent Mr. Pfizer comment

With the new Covid variant Pirola now spreading 'in most regions in the UK', experts are urging people to wear face coverings in indoor public areas again - and thousands of you agree

Last year, a total of 44 countries detected cholera, according to the World Health Organization - a 25 per cent increase from the 32 countries that reported cases in 2021

Cases of coronavirus are on the rise again across Britain as children return to classrooms - you can track the latest data in your area by using our interactive map

If countries stepped up in effectively managing hypertension, then it could prevent 76 million deaths, 120 million strokes, 79 million heart attacks and 17 million cases of heart failure over the next 27 years

The World Health Organization (WHO) is predicting more cases of MERS to come, after two men died of the deadly virus within the last 12 months, sparking fears in the scientific community

Health experts have warned that we have entered "another Covid-19 wave" as cases climb across the country - and now you can track the latest data in your area by using our interactive map

The variant, officially labelled EG.5, first emerged late last year and has now spread to be the dominant form of Covid in the US, most likely leading to the Summer uptick in hospitalisations

The effects of Covid-19 are still being felt across the world in the form of mutated strains spreading through populations, the most recent mutation of the potentially deadly disease is a strain known as “Eris”

Three new mutated Covid variants have been detected in the UK - Eris, BA.2.86 or 'Pirola' and Omicron subvariant 'BA.6' - with the UK Health Security Agency warning cases are on the rise

A new Covid strain dubbed Pirola has hit British shores, it was confirmed today, and the variant may be easily spread due to a huge number of mutations - possibly up to 30

Brits venturing into Europe are being warned about Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) which is spread through ticks after a 27-year-old patient died from the disease

Mum-of-four Rebecca Wilcox believes her son could have been saved had he done a test for Helicobacter Pylori and is now raising awareness for travellers in his name

Kuwait City is heating up faster than the world average with temperatures regularly exceeding 50C in the summer - dwarfing the heatwave felt in parts of Europe last month

Mercedes Christesen, 52, has neurofibromatosis (NF) type one, a genetic condition that causes benign tumours to grow along a person's nerves

High blood pressure is often known as the silent killer as it's not always clear whether you're at risk - but there are 12 key symptoms you should never ignore and require immediate medical treatment

The UK Health Security Agency is working closely with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to assess the risk to human health from bird flu after two more Brits were diagnosed with the disease

The WHO warns airlines have the right to refuse to carry passengers with conditions that may worsen, or have serious consequences, during the flight - so check the list before you travel