Traveller Health
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Hope and alarm for World Malaria Day
Growing numbers of British travellers are failing to take tablets to prevent malaria – and then succumbing to the disease, a health watchdog warned today. Read more
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Spring ramblers get tick warning
Many of Britain’s beauty spots are infested with dangerous ticks which can cause a dangerous infection, experts have warned. Read more
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Wear helmets – skiers urged
Sport scientists have called for skiers and snowboarders to wear ski helmets in a bid to reduce brain injuries. Read more
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Malaria net advice urged
Travellers using web-sites to book trips to high risk regions should be given on-line warnings about malaria, doctors urged today. Read more
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The bugs on the bus go round and round
Buses, trams and trains might need to introduce hand gels at their doors during the winter to protect passengers against winter viruses, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more
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Winter travel dining advice
Travellers seeking Christmas dinner in a hot climate now have advice on the countries where this is most likely to be ruined. Read more
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Computer workers face DVT risk
People who spend hours at a time sat at computer desks may face an increasing risk of developing deep vein thrombosis, researchers have warned. Read more
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Warning on mutant swine flu virus
Many of those who died from swine flu last year were infected by a mutant version of the virus, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Climbers ignore risk of altitude sickness
Too many mountain climbers are taking unnecessary risks at high altitude because they are not aware of the dangers, according to a university study. Read more
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Medical tourism brings superbug to UK
UK "medical tourists" travelling to India for treatment have returned as carriers of a lethal new mutant infection, experts have warned. Read more