The pollen count is forecast to be high across almost all parts of the UK today. The only places whee the pollen count won’t be high are Central Scotland, Tayside, Fife, Grampian and Orkney. High pollen counts can wreak havoc for hay fever sufferers. So what can you do to keep symptoms at bay? According… Read More »
A tourist has sparked a measles alert after he boarded two domestic flights — Tiger Airways and Jetstar — while infected with the disease. The man aged in his forties was diagnosed with measles in Queensland after having contracted the infection while in Thailand. He boarded two domestic flights on June 29 and July 2… Read More »
Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming foods or drinks that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites. It’s extremely common, affecting an estimated 9.4 million Americans each year (, ). While many foods contain potentially harmful organisms, they are usually destroyed during cooking. However, if you don’t practice good hygiene and proper food storage… Read More »