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AN unprecedented number of dengue cases were reported in people returning to Britain from abroad last year, official data reveals.Holidaymakers have since been urged to “take precautions” when visiting countries where the sometimes-lethal infection is rife.1Dengue symptoms typically hit four to 10 days after a mosquito biteCredit: GettyCases of the debilitating mosquito-borne disease, often referred to as ‘breakbone fever’, in returning travellers soared to a record 904 in the UK in 2024, according to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).This marks a 43 per cent rise from 631 the previous year and represents the highest number of cases…

A SHAPESHIFTING robot submarine has reached Earth’s deepest point – 36,000ft underwater – in search of deep-sea “aliens”.The tiny Chinese drone survived a mission to the bottom of the Mariana Trench – the deepest pit in any of the world’s oceans.5China’s deep sea explorer can transform into different modes5The tiny drone completely rethinks the design of deep-sea robotsCredit: Beihang University5It has completed multiple test missions, including to the deepest underwater spot on EarthCredit: Beihang UniversityThe high-tech explorer marks a revolution in the world of deep-sea robotics, which is our portal to understanding the “alien” world down there.At just 50cm long,…

HOUSEWORK could cut the risk of cancer as it counts as light exercise, researchers say.Simple tasks such as walking to the shops or doing household chores were found to be good for health.1Housework could reduce your risk of cancer because it counts as light exercise, according to a studyCredit: GettyPushing the vacuum cleaner, scrubbing the shower and digging flowerbeds also lift the heart rate.Researcher Prof Aiden Doherty, from Oxford University, said moving little and often would trump vigorous workouts for many.He added: “Our research highlights the importance of all forms of movement.“It shows that people who often engage in simple…

APPLE has revealed plans to host a “special event” very soon – with a major free iPhone upgrade likely to be announced.The tech giant has confirmed that WWDC event will kick off on June 9, 2025.4Apple chief Tim Cook usually hosts the company’s WWDC keynote where free gadget upgrades are revealedCredit: Apple4Apple is expected to announce updates to a whole host of gadgets – including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple WatchCredit: AppleWWDC stands for Worldwide Developers Conference, and it’s a week-long event aimed at app-makers.But on the first day – Monday, June 9 – Apple will host a keynote that…

WATCHING her son doubled over in agony on the hospital bed, Hannah Amer begged doctors to act quickly to remove the metal balls that were burning through his bowel.And the 12-year-old, from Hertfordshire, was just two hours from death when he went under the knife, as surgeons battled to save his digestive system.17Hannah and the rest of their family were terrified after Bobby was admitted to hospital after accidentally swallowing tiny magnetsCredit: Supplied17Bobby had life-changing surgery not long before his bowels nearly rippedCredit: Supplied17Bobby was as old as 12 when he ingested the magnets and had to have multiple hospital…

A NEW coronavirus discovered in bats in Brazil could pose a serious threat to humans, scientists warn.The virus, found by scientists in São Paulo and Ceará, shares chilling similarities with the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), also called camel flu.2Brazil’s bats are harbouring a close relative of camel fluCredit: Barcroft MediaAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), camel flu is less infectious than Covid, but it is more deadly, killing a third of known patients.The new virus discovered in Brazil has a genetic sequence that’s about 72 per cent similar to the MERS genome, scientists say. Specifically, its spike protein shares 71.74 per…

VIRGIN Media customers are set to lose another channel in the latest overhaul to TV boxes.The food and cooking channel launched in July 2023 as part of a major shift to increase the number of streamed TV channels.1Virgin Media says it regularly reviews its streaming channel line-upCredit: Virgin MediaThese channels are beamed onto screens via the internet instead of cable but appear on the electronic programme guide like any other station.They’re only available on Virgin TV 360, Stream and V6 boxes.Tastemade was among the first FAST – free ad-supported TV – channels to be added to Virgin boxes at no extra…

WHEN Errol McDowell first started experiencing headaches at the age of 12, doctors weren’t worried.After all, Errol was otherwise fit, healthy and active – going for cold water swims, playing sports and riding horses with parents Rider and Victoria, and his two younger brothers.13Errol McDowell died aged 18 after suffering from headaches, dizziness and nauseaCredit: Rider McDowell13His family were concerned about his symptoms, but doctors repeatedly said Errol (left) was fineCredit: Rider McDowellUntil then they enjoyed a “blissful life”, according to dad Rider, 64.“Errol’s mum Victoria and I would always say that we were so amazingly blessed,” the playwright tells…

GOOGLE has introduced a new ‘smarter search’ feature that lets AI highlight relevant messages in Gmail inboxes. Instead of showing the emails that appear in search results in chronological order, Google’s AI will choose which appear first based on its own metrics of relevancy. 1Users can toggle between the AI-powered ‘most relevant’ search to the typical ‘most recent’ searchCredit: Google The AI will consider factors like newness, frequently clicked emails, and popular contacts to surface the emails users are most likely looking for. But the new feature has been met with pushback from Gmail users, who say it’s not helpful.”Literally…

MOST of us are guilty of the odd nose pick when no one’s looking.It’s also not uncommon to dash through our homes wearing the shoes that have been on our feet all day. 4Picking your nose could lead to nosebleeds, infections and even brain inflammationCredit: GettySome of us even like to use the corner of our bank cards to scoop the dirt out from under our fingernails. Whatever your gross habit, and however harmless it may seem, it could actually lead to an array of health issues – from E. coli to tinnitus. “While seemingly innocuous, they can have serious consequences,” pharmacist Debbie…