Entries by BBC News

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.

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.

Hantavirus strain that spreads between humans found in cruise ship passengers /in /by

South Africa's health ministry said the Andes strain of the virus was found in two confirmed cases linked to the outbreak.

Dr Punam’s red flags to look out for in your health /in /by

Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.

Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak /in /by

While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.