A family's anniversary cruise descended into chaos as a highly contagious 'super-flu' swept through passengers, leaving many bedridden and forcing the ship to change course twice. Read the full horror story.
A family's 50th anniversary cruise descended into chaos when a highly contagious 'super-flu' swept through their party. Read about the onboard ordeal and the urgent health warnings for travellers.
The NHS has issued urgent flu advice as hospitalisations surge. Learn the '24-hour rule' for germs and key steps to protect yourself and others this winter.
An infectious diseases expert names Influenza A, mpox, and Oropouche virus as key threats for 2026, warning of potential pandemics and global spread. Learn the risks.
A new influenza variant, subclade K, is causing severe week-long fevers and hospitalisations across the US. Experts warn the surge has not peaked. Learn the symptoms and why vaccination remains crucial.
A new influenza A H3N2 variant, subclade K, is causing severe illness across the US and globally. Cases surge, children hospitalised. Learn the symptoms and risks.
A 15-year-old schoolboy was pronounced dead in a wooded area of Bude, Cornwall. Police are not treating the death as suspicious. Read the latest details.
A severe new 'super flu' strain is sweeping the US, causing critical illness and child fatalities. Hospitalisations surge 54% in a week. Experts urge vaccination as cases hit a 25-year high.
A third farm in Nottinghamshire has confirmed a bird flu outbreak, prompting a 3km protection zone. All poultry will be culled. Follow for breaking UK news updates.
A third commercial poultry farm in Nottinghamshire has been confirmed with the H5N1 bird flu strain. A 3km protection zone is now in place. Read the latest updates and official response.
Health chiefs investigate after an elderly couple died from flu following claims they were told no doctor was available. Their daughter demands answers and change.
A Russian freelance journalist has died after falling from his Paris apartment. Police are investigating potential death threats and a possible link to other mysterious deaths in Russia. Read the latest details.
The family of Margaret Wing, 64, and Steven Jackson, 76, claim they died of Influenza A after being told no doctor was available at Inverell Hospital. Their daughter demands answers and accountability.
The family of Margaret Wing, 64, and Steven Jackson, 76, say they died of Influenza A after Inverell Hospital allegedly said no doctor was available. Their daughter demands answers from NSW Health.
CDC data reveals a severe flu surge, with 30 states at 'very high' activity. A new H3N2 subclade K variant, mismatched to the vaccine, is dominant. Health officials urge vaccination.
Influencer Paul Kim's five-year-old son, Micah, has died after an 11-day battle with severe influenza. The tragic case comes amid the worst US flu season in nearly 15 years. Read the full story.
Edinburgh Zoo postpones its popular penguin parade, the Wee Waddle, to protect birds from avian influenza. Enhanced bio-security measures are now in place.
A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving a rapid increase in US cases. Experts urge vaccination as holiday travel is expected to worsen the outbreak. Learn the key facts and risks.
Tragic story of Jace Watkins, 11, who died from flu complications before opening his presents. A stark reminder of the virus's severity. Read more and learn about flu risks.
Jace Watkins, 11, tragically died from flu complications on December 27. The previously healthy boy suffered a seizure and was placed on a ventilator. Read more about this heartbreaking case and flu risks.
US flu cases surge to record levels, with New York hardest hit. A new variant and low vaccination rates raise concerns. Health officials urge public to get vaccinated and take precautions.
Australia faces a severe flu wave with cases four times higher than last year. Health chiefs urge booster shots as a new H3N2 'K variant' spreads. Protect yourself this holiday season.
The family of Dr Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez are demanding answers after she was found dead in a Miami Dollar Tree freezer. Police are investigating the 'unclassified death'.
New modelling reveals authorities have a critical two-day window to quarantine cases and prevent a bird flu pandemic. Discover the urgent findings from India's latest research.
A dangerous new 'super flu' strain and the latest Covid variant are driving a winter surge in the US, prompting school closures and renewed mask mandates. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Dawn White, 53, was discovered deceased inside a large safe in her Baltimore basement. The medical examiner cites PCP intoxication and dehydration as cause of death. Her family seeks answers.
Leading scientists reveal the NHS has no proven drugs for severe influenza as a new H3N2 strain sweeps England. A major trial is now underway to find effective treatments.
The WHO reports a severe flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower the risk of serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups.
Jessica Williamson, 12, ended up in an induced coma with sepsis after her flu symptoms were dismissed. Her mother urges flu vaccinations and second medical opinions.
ITV's Dr Nighat Arif warns of a 'more virulent' H3N2 'super flu' straining the NHS, with 2,660 daily hospital cases. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.