Longevity science tells us that how long we live is shaped partly by our genetics and…
Health
Life expectancy in ‘crisis’ with Britons falling into ill health in 50s, experts warn
Healthy life expectancy in Britain is in “crisis” with people in the country’s poorest areas now…
WHO chief warns medical teams ‘playing catch-up’ as infections surpass 900
The World Health Organisation’s Director-General has warned the Ebola epidemic sweeping through the Democratic Republic of…
Millions of Britons risk losing licence for taking common allergy medication
Experts have issued a warning to motorists that could see them stripped of their licences for…
This week, I am reminded of how old friends, family joy, and kindness carry us through
Sally and I were invited to a Sri Lanka conservation event in London by our dear…
Plane forced into emergency diversion after passenger from Ebola-hit country boards ‘in error’
A plane was forced into an emergency diversion after a passenger from the Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic…
Britons handed urgent holiday alert after disease spreads at Spanish tourist hotspot
British families heading to Spain have been urged to exercise caution as a measles outbreak spreads…
Britain sends £20million to Africa to contain deadly disease after WHO issues instructions
Britain will send more than £20million to Africa to contain the Ebola outbreak, the Foreign Secretary…
Children in mental health crises waiting THREE DAYS in A&E as cases surge and 12-hour delays triple
An estimated half a million children and teenagers have turned up at emergency departments suffering mental…
Expert warns deadly new strain could reach UK and issues caution to ‘watch the borders’
Calls are growing for tighter health screening at Britain’s borders amid fears a rare and poorly…