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What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.

Mum’s choir leader ‘baffled’ by park fee structure

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

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

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

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

How should we talk about our emotions?

Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, how we can manage and regulate our emotions.

Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

‘I went undercover to expose dangerous advice given to parents’

Alison Scott-Wright, also known as 'The Magic Sleep Fairy' has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.

Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

Should you worry about napping?

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue