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World Health Organisation could list sweetener as possible carcinogen

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

Spending time outdoors has so many benefits for us (photo: Adobe)

Nourish your mental health with time spent outdoors

In this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handout graphic, from 2003, symptoms of one of the first known cases of the monkeypox virus are shown on a patient's.(Photo: CDC/Getty Images)

UKHSA want to ‘eliminate’ monkeypox after WHO announcement

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

A 56-year-old woman from the Guangdong province in China is the first recorded human casualty from the H3N8 bird flu.

China reports first human H3N8 bird flu death, according to WHO

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

The earthquake has killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria (Photo: Getty)

Turkey-Syria earthquake: death-toll said to be at least 8,700

Earthquake survivors sit around a fire in Iskenderun Turkey

WHO say Turkey and Syria earthquake deaths could be 20,000

England captain Harry Kane will read a bedtime story on CBeebies for World Mental Health Day.

Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for World Mental Health Day

When is World Mental Health Day 2022 and how to get involved

First News: Cars make schools suffer

Measles causes a red blotchy rash to spread across the body (Photo: Adobe)

Deadly measles warning for kids as MMR jab uptake drops to lowest level

Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid vaccines should still protect against severe illness from Omicron - WHO sa...

First News: Pandemic Caused Malaria Increase

The Mu variant has been designated a Variant of Interest (Photo: Getty Images)

A new Covid variant is being monitored by the World Health Organisation

Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets German Chancellor Angela Merkel, ahead of a bilateral meeting during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay (Photo: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

This is how the G7 countries plan to stop future pandemics in the first 100 days

13 English councils breach WHO 5% threshold for positive Covid tests ahead of pl...

Covid variants will be renamed using Greek letters - here's why

DEFRA figures say the average concentration of PM2.5 pollution particles in North Lincolnshire was 9 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019 – close to the WHO guideline limit of 10.

North Lincs air pollution close to 'unsafe limit'

Health campaigners say "toxic" air quality in the UK is a national emergency.

Lincoln's air pollution 'close to unsafe limit'

The Prime Minister encouraged those who get invited for a vaccine to attend their appointment (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

'This vaccine is effective and has saved lives' - Boris Johnson assures AstraZen...

The AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children has been paused while an investigation takes place into blood clots (Photo: Shutterstock)

AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children paused while blood clot investigation take...

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe and effective’ (Photo: Shutterstock)

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe ...

Lincolnshire’s health bosses said the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)

AstraZeneca vaccine is safe say Lincolnshire health bosses

Coronavirus vaccine.

Lincolnshire’s health bosses insist AstraZeneca vaccine is “safe and effective”

Throbbing or cramping pain, swelling, redness and warmth in a leg or arm is the main symptom of a blood clot (Photo: Shutterstock)

The signs and symptoms of a blood clot - and what to do if you think you have on...

The WHO has given approval for the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use (Photo: Shutterstock)

WHO gives approval for Johnson & Johnson single dose Covid vaccine - what it mea...

A number of initiatives are in place which allow people to donate money to enable those from lower-income countries to receive a coronavirus vaccine (Photo: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

You can donate the cost of your Covid vaccine to help people in low income count...

The world’s first Covid vaccine sharing initiative has begun - so poorer countries can receive jabs (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)

The world’s first Covid vaccine sharing initiative has begun - so poorer countri...

Two-thirds of adults in the UK in favour of vaccination passports despite legal ...

WHO scientists recommend the jab be given to people aged 18 and over (Photo: Getty Images)

Oxford Covid jab can be used in all adults says WHO - and against new variants

Common Covid myths and misinformation debunked - from infertility to vaccine scams (Photo: Shutterstock)

Common Covid myths and misinformation debunked - from infertility to vaccine sca...

Early signs from data show promising results (Photo: Getty Images)

UK strategy to delay second Covid jab was ‘right decision’ - what early signs su...

New Covid variants don’t have different symptoms - what to watch out for
(Photo: Shutterstock)

No brand new symptoms for Covid variants - what to watch out for

Pregnant women advised not to take Moderna jab by World Health Organisation (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pregnant women advised not to take Moderna Covid vaccine by World Health Organis...

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious even after receiving Covid jabs (Photo by John Sibley-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘No vaccine has ever been 100% effective’ - public warned to remain cautious eve...

German residents must now wear medical grade face masks - the decision explained (Photo by BARBARA GINDL/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

German residents must now wear medical grade face masks - the decision explained

(left to right) Healthcare Epidemiologist Consultant Susan Hopkins, Health Secretary Matt Hancock and NHS England National Medical Director Stephen Powis during a media briefing on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Downing Street, London. Picture date: Monday January 18, 2021. Photo: PA

'Don't blow it now', Health Secretary urges, as vaccination numbers rise

The new Covid variant from Brazil may have been found in the UK - but is it more...

These four key criteria must be met before lockdown can be lifted in England

Moderna’s Covid vaccine has been approved in Europe - but when will the UK get i...

Everything we know so far about the new Covid strain - and if the vaccine will b...

Your questions about the new Covid-19 strain answered by an expert virologist

Rich countries have ordered too many Covid-19 vaccine doses - and poorer nations...

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Make the most of mindful meditation with fitness expert Sophie Mei Lan

A universal flu vaccine has passed the first stage of human trials

Matthew Perry is launching a new range of Friends merch - where you can buy it

Cannabis has been recognised as medicine in a historic UN vote

Active Covid was found on frozen food packaging in China - but do imported produ...

Antiviral drug remdesivir does not help Covid patients - according to the WHO

An innovative bracelet could help to stop the spread of Covid-19 - how it works

Some European countries are reinstating a national lockdown - could the UK follo...

Aldi has extended its recall on some chicken products due to salmonella fears - ...

Kieron Meade has been told he cannot wear a mask in school.

School's out for pupil, 10, after face mask ban