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NEW YORK: In 2022, doctors recorded the first confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis virus acquired in the United Kingdom. It began with a bike ride. A 50-year-old man was mountain biking in the North Yorkshire Moors, a national park…

An extra 2.5million Britons will have major illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and dementia by 2040 with soaring obesity counteracting gains made by fewer people smoking, report warnsBy Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily…

As malaria cases increase across the world, concerns over mosquito-borne illnesses have heightened, prompting many to question the most effective methods for eliminating these troublesome insects. While social media is flooded with various…

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Experts warned that more Dickensian diseases will make a come back unless the poorest are able to afford healthier food. Pictured: Tiny Time from A Christmas Carol, who was believed to suffer from ricketsVictorian-era illnesses…

Ontario's top doctor expects to see a growing number of cases of three types of tick-borne illness in the province, in addition to Lyme disease — a spread he says is directly linked to climate change.A new regulation that takes effect this…

Teach your children to stay away from electrical poles, open wires, and puddles near electrical equipment. (Image: Shutterstock)Extra measures to safeguard children's health and promote good hygiene practices throughout the monsoon season…

A team of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder has designed a new class of tiny, self-propelled robots that can zip through liquid at incredible speeds -- and may one day even deliver prescription drugs to hard-to-reach places…

Revolution at the pharmacy: Chemists to be given powers to hand out prescriptions for common illnesses under plans to ease pressure on GPsMillions will be able to get prescriptions without seeing a doctor firstBy Jason Groves…

They're man's best friend. And, according to research, our trusted sleeping partner, too. Two thirds (62 per cent) of pet owners now share a bed with their cat or dog, a new poll suggests.The survey of 2,000 people, by sleep brand…