The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a concerning warning about a staggering 4,300% rise in measles cases across Europe. In 2023, 42,200 cases were reported in 41 out of 53 member states, compared to 941 cases in 2022. The majority of infections, two in five, occurred in children aged one to four, while one in five affected individuals were 20 years and older. Tragically, nine children have died, with almost 21,000 hospitalized. WHO attributes this alarming surge to declining measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination rates and increased travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating the spread of the disease across borders. Measles…

The sight of fuzzy mould spores in damp corners is unwelcome but familiar to many Brits. However, mould can sometimes spread unnoticed, especially following weeks of icy winds and heavy rain. Asthma + Lung UK warns that these weather conditions create an ideal environment for damp and mould to thrive indoors. Living in such conditions can be particularly harmful to vulnerable groups, including those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you’re unaware of mould in your home, your body might signal its presence through various symptoms: Respiratory Symptoms: Mould produces spores that can be inhaled, causing symptoms…