Traveller Health
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Malaria risk for Euro-travellers
People travelling to Greece should take steps against insect bites because some regions have a malaria problem, British authorities warned yesterday. Read more
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Warning on tan spray
Beauty conscious Brits are being sold a fake tanning substance with instructions to spray it up the nose, an official watchdog warned yesterday. Read more
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How food endangers swimmers
The traditional advice not to go swimming after a meal seems to hold water, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Spiders "wrongly" blamed
Too many spiders are being blamed for unexplained flesh wounds, leading to patients getting wrong treatment, doctors warned today. Read more
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Diesel heart warning
New findings show how pollution from road vehicles can trigger heart attacks. Read more
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Measles outbreak warning
Britain is facing an outbreak of measles in spite of improvements in vaccination rates, according to new figures. Read more
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Radiation from airport body scanners is “tiny”
Airport body scanners are safe to use, a study has found. Read more
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New mosquito threat to travellers
UK travellers to Thailand and India are returning with diseases caused by mosquito bites, health officials warned yesterday. Read more
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Airline advice for in-flight emergencies
Airlines should improve their handling of in-flight medical emergencies, according to experts. Read more
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Frequent flier deficit
"Frequent fliers" may face massive health problems linked to obesity and high blood pressure, according to a new analysis. Read more