Entries by BBC News

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on way to Canary Islands after three evacuated /in /by

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

‘I didn’t know how much I struggled with my autism at school’ /in /by

Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit...

What is the Andes Strain of Hantavirus? /in /by

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country's health minister

Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship early /in /by

They do not have symptoms and health officials say the risk to the general public remains very low.

What are the benefits of vibration plates? /in /by

Can vibration plates help with fitness, bone density, and even lymphatic drainage?

Is water good for our brains? /in /by

We all know water is good for us - but how much do we really need to drink? And is it good for our brains too?

What to do if you are choking /in /by

Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone.

Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde /in /by

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

What is hantavirus and how does it spread? /in /by

The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.

Mums’ choir leader ‘baffled’ by park fee structure /in /by

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.