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What is the Andes Strain of Hantavirus?

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country's health minister

Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship early

They do not have symptoms and health officials say the risk to the general public remains very low.

What are the benefits of vibrations plates?

Can Vibration Plates help with fitness, bone density, and even lymphatic drainage?

Is water good for our brains?

We all know water is good for us - but how much do we really need to drink? And is it good for our brains too?

What to do if you are choking

Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone.

Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

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.