Traveller Health
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Flying during pregnancy ‘usually safe’
Air travel is safe for pregnant women, even in late pregnancy, experts say today. Read more
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Turtle disease warning
Travellers have been warned to stay away from sea turtles because they may harbour a series of deadly diseases. Read more
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Toughen air standards, Europe told
Europe could face tougher air quality standards in cities following the findings of a World Health Organisation study. Read more
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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. Read more
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Fainting link to flying DVT
Air travellers who start fainting may be developing blood clots in the circulation, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Space travel may boost lifespan
Travelling in space might help to extend life, scientists revealed last night. Read more
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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. Read more