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Scientists have released the findings of a study of the H5N1 bird flu virus.

Bird flu study findings released

A controversial study into the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus has finally discovered the route it takes to reach pandemic stage.

Encouragin people to wash their hands helped keep cases of flu to their lowest on record during last winter.

Flu figures 'lowest on record'

The number of people in England and Wales suffering from flu was the lowest on record last winter, experts say.

Whooping cough is characterised by violent coughing fits

Whooping cough hits water polo team

The Australian women's Olympic water polo team have been quarantined with their London 2012 warm-up cancelled after two players and a coach were diagnosed with whooping cough.

Brits are warned to be more hygienic or face catching infectious disease

Brits need to be more hygienic

As the summer holidays approach and people start planning their trips abroad, British health experts have warned Britons that it's important to keep good hygiene practices or risk getting ill.

RMT general secretary Bob Crow said his union was concerned about the welfare of staff on the Northern Isles ferry services

Shipping union to ballot members

The RMT transport union is to ballot members on a ferry service in the Northern Isles over possible strike action - so any people intending on visiting the region may want to ensure they have travel insurance sorted out in case of any delays.

There is a search for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes following a case of dengue fever in Queensldand

Dengue fever case in Queensland

There has been confirmation of a case of dengue fever in Emerald, Queensland, but the local health body has said that there have not been any cases where the disease was contracted locally.

Malaria can be passed on via the bite of a mosquito

New technique to combat malaria

Significant advances in the fight against the deadly disease malaria have been made, according to a team of researchers.

A rise in obesity has contributed to the increase in the number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes

850,000 have undiagnosed diabetes

Almost 1 in 70 adults in the UK are unaware that they have type 2 diabetes, according to a new report.

Camp Tyler helps children with asthma lead a more normal life

USA summer camp for asthmatics

A summer camp in the USA is helping children deal with their asthma symptoms, and now holiday makers with pre-existing medical travel insurance can take their children there.

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