Traveller Health
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How medical tourism costs NHS
UK residents who go abroad for cosmetic treatment cost the NHS £8 million a year to rectify the mistakes that were made, it has been claimed. Read more
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Danger of living near noisy roads
New findings today add to the evidence that exposure to noise pollution may negatively impact health. Read more
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Change your commute to lose weight
Using public transport, walking, or cycling to get to work could help commuters to lose weight within a couple of years, according to a study published today. Read more
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New sea danger – drug resistance
Surfing and swimming are increasingly popular in British coastal waters – and thousands may be exposed to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, researchers warned today. Read more
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Red lights bad for lungs
Red traffic lights expose drivers to dangerously high levels of pollution, researchers warn today. Read more
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Pregnant women warned on flying
Pregnant women should not fly after 37 weeks, according to guidance issued today. Read more
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Malaria advice for pregnancy
Pregnant women should limit travel to countries at risk of malaria, according to advice published today. Read more
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Everest reveals blood pressure risks
Blood pressure increases steadily as humans reach high altitudes, according to the latest findings of medical research on Mount Everest. Read more
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Ebola travel bans rejected
There is no need for travel bans on countries affected by the Ebola virus outbreak, health officials said yesterday. Read more
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Tropical diseases menace travellers
Growing numbers of patients with tropical diseases are being treated in British hospitals, according to figures published yesterday. Read more