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Mpox is a disease caused by the highly infectious monkeypox virus. It’s quite easily passed on from one person to another. But it originally came from infected animals.

Health experts say walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease

An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnoea – where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses – is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

The condition is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder leading to wasting, paralysis and eventual death from respiratory failure.

The success of healthcare depends on accurate diagnosis, as misdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences like incorrect treatment, unnecessary procedures, or death. Technological advancements like AI are reshaping diagnostic processes by improving accuracy and enabling faster, more reliable results.

The 43-year-old was found unresponsive in a cell on the healthcare unit at HMP Pentonville on 17 May 2022

Lung diseases were attributed to 13% of deaths last year

Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk.

The Colo-Prevent trial has been hailed as a ‘unique experiment’ by scientists