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How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.Source:www.bbc.com

New “Trojan horse” obesity drug supercharges weight loss in early tests

Researchers led by metabolism expert Prof Timo D. Müller at Helmholtz Munich have developed a new strategy to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes....

Scientists find a way to stop dangerous belly fat as we age

As people get older, both the amount of fat in the body and where it is stored begin to shift. Most body fat is subcutaneous,...

What are the benefits of vibration plates?

Can vibration plates help with fitness, bone density, and even lymphatic drainage?Source:www.bbc.com

Hantavirus-hit cruise ships leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.Source:www.bbc.com

'I didn't know how much I struggled with my autism at school'

Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association...

Foreign Office 'working urgently' to help Britons on virus-hit cruise get home

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the situation is "very serious and deeply stressful" for those involved.Source:www.bbc.com

What is the Andes Strain of Hantavirus?

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country's health ministerSource:www.bbc.com

Is water good for our brains?

We all know water is good for us - but how much do we really need to drink? And is it good for our...

What to do if you are choking

Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk.Dr Oscar shares what to do if you're alone, including physical actions to help...

Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

Some passengers have been evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship, off Cape Verde.The MV Hondius, which departed from Argentina on 1 April, had...