Traveller Health
22/05/2013 - Flying during pregnancy 'usually safe'
Air travel is safe for pregnant women, even in late pregnancy, experts say today. More
06/02/2013 - Turtle disease warning
Travellers have been warned to stay away from sea turtles because they may harbour a series of deadly diseases. More
01/02/2013 - Toughen air standards, Europe told
Europe could face tougher air quality standards in cities following the findings of a World Health Organisation study. More
14/12/2012 - Holiday food shock warning
Allergy experts have issued a warning to party hosts and parents to take care about dangerous reactions over the holiday season. More
23/10/2012 - Fainting link to flying DVT
Air travellers who start fainting may be developing blood clots in the circulation, researchers warned yesterday. More
16/10/2012 - Child risk warning from cigarettes in cars
Smoking in the car produces air pollutants that exceed World Health Organisation air quality guidance – and opening windows makes little difference, researchers warn today. More
21/09/2012 - Warning over fake anti-malarial drugs
Travellers visiting malaria hotspots have been warned to be on their guard after doctors in Spain treated a woman who was sold fake antimalarial drugs in Equatorial Guinea. More
09/08/2012 - Long-haul travel raises illness risk in athletes
Travelling a very long distance to compete puts athletes at a raised risk of illness, according to new findings. More
24/07/2012 - Awareness campaign launched after rates of melanoma soar
Melanoma rates in the UK have more than tripled over the past 30 years, campaigners warn today as Britons prepare for their summer holidays. More
06/07/2012 - Space travel may boost lifespan
Travelling in space might help to extend life, scientists revealed last night. More
04/07/2012 - Health protection in place for Olympics
Handwashing, hats and water are among the advice being offered to visitors to this year's Olympics by health experts. More
25/06/2012 - New rabies advice
British experts want to encourage healthcare professionals to ensure they are up to date on how to treat rabies - amid signs of growing numbers of people needing treatment for the disease. More
13/06/2012 - Diesel fume cancer warning
Regular exposure to diesel engine exhaust can increase the risk of lung cancer, international experts ruled last night. More
01/05/2012 - Women shun sun-screen - survey
Thousands of British women avoid wearing sun-screen when they travel to hot, sunny countries, campaigners warned yesterday. More
12/04/2012 - Insect bite medicine warning
Over-the-counter medicines for insect bites may be ineffective - despite being packed with powerful pharmaceuticals, experts say today. More
10/04/2012 - Drug-resistant malaria proliferating
A strain of malaria that is resistant to standard treatment has been extensively reported along the Thailand-Burma border. More
29/03/2012 - Malaria death risk for elderly
Older people are at an increased risk of death from malaria, researchers warned yesterday. More
28/03/2012 - Rural rambling warning for tick month
Britons have been warned of the growing threat from tick bites causing a dangerous inflammatory disease. More
18/01/2012 - Hope for new group B meningococcal vaccine
Trials are showing a high rate of success for a new vaccine against group B meningococcal disease, it was announced today. More
13/01/2012 - STIQ Day campaigns
Local health workers nationwide have issued calls to the public to think about their sexual health over the weekend. More
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