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Coronavirus has been confirmed in two Chinese nationals who were guests at the Staycity apartment-hotel in York. The chief medical officer for England announced they’d been taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, and their apartment at the hotel is being thoroughly disinfected. READ MORE Coronavirus warning: Complications if symptoms are left untreated A

Sleep is so important for the body as it enables repair, keeps a person fit and ready for the next day. Getting adequate rest may also help prevent excessive weight gain, heart disease and increased illness duration. The ability to function and feel well while a person is awake depends on whether they’re getting enough

Exercise provides innumerable health benefits, all of which coalesce to increase your life expectancy by protecting against chronic health complications. According to Mayo Clinic, regular exercise can offer defence against a number of potentially life-threatening mechanisms, such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Emerging evidence also suggests it may be a potent weapon

The Coronavirus causes a type of pneumonia and its symptoms include fever and difficulty in breathing, which are similar to many other respiratory diseases. The official infection total, as of January 20, is 291. How to prevent coronavirus The virus is in the same viral family as SARS and MERS, which killed a combined total

Claire King, 58, has played the infamous character Kim Tate on ITV’s Emmerdale since 1989, and speaking about what was coming up on the soap on This Morning, the star also revealed the latest with her arthritis. READ MORE Emma Willis health: Star ‘reassessed everything’ after health scare Claire was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at

Sleep loss can be chalked up to many causes but a common charge is the stresses and strains of modern-day living. While this may hold some kernel of truth, it is an unhelpful way to approach it as you cannot change the status quo. A more manageable approach is to focus on your daily rituals

Emma Willis is currently appearing on Saturday night TV, presenting ITV’s The Voice UK. The star hasn’t changed much in her appearance since her days presenting MTV in 2002, but in more recent years, Emma has had to “reassess everything”, particularly after being struck down with a mystery illness. READ MORE Lucy Fallon health: Coronation

Long life expectancy could be achieved by eating foods rich in magnesium, according to a new study. Research showed older people with the best physical abilities have higher levels of magnesium in their muscle tissue. READ MORE How to live longer: A ‘blue zones’ diet could increase life expectancy The study novel imaging techniques to

Back pain is very common in the UK, with almost two out of three people reporting lower back pain at some point in their lives. According to Bupa, the cause isn’t normally serious and most of the time the pain improves within four to six weeks, but for some people, it can continue for months

Eczema is a common skin condition that is often the result of having very dry skin because the skin is unable to retain moisture. As the NHS explained: “This dryness may make the skin more likely to react to certain triggers, causing it to become itchy and sore.” Now the winter is in full-swing, some

Olly Murs, 35, will form part of this judging panel for this year’s The Voice after a long career in music, television presenting and voice acting. But alongside his success, the star has struggled with his mental health. READ MORE Paul Hollywood health: GBBO star’s secret battle – the symptoms During his set at Gloucester’s

Clare Balding’s warm and funny personality shines through in her sports coverage, which includes reporting from six olympic games and presenting BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Despite her positive energy, the presenter has been been through some dark times too. In 2009, Clare announced she had thyroid cancer , revealing she had her thyroid gland

Gregg Wallace first turned his discerning palate into a professional pursuit by selling vegetables at a stand in Covent Garden. Out of his love of good food, grew a hugely successful business venture and TV career. He is now best known for his appearances on MasterChef, which sees him deliver effusive praise to those who

Flu is “circulating” the country, in the words of PHE, with statistics showing over the last week, an increase in hospitalisation and intensive care admission rates from 5.13 to 6.85 per 100,000 an from 0.23 to 0.35 per 100,000 respectively. READ MORE Flu jab: Is vitamin D more effective than the flu vaccine? GP consultations

Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm, according to the Mayo Clinic. If caught early enough, the condition can sometimes be cured so it imperative to spot the warning signs. Now winter is fast-approaching and the temperature is plummeting,

Bed bugs are blood-sucking pests with shocking reproductive abilities and mutated features that will make anyone’s skin crawl. Bed bugs feed on cats, dogs, other pets and humans and are immune to pesticides. This immunity to pesticides has caused their numbers to rise and outbreaks of the pests to become more frequent in cities around

Type 2 diabetes is a condition which develops when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin to function properly or the body’s cells don’t react to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows the body to use sugar from carbohydrates and helps keep blood sugar levels from getting too high. READ MORE

Dementia could be prevented by drizzling extra virgin olive oil on your dinner, according to the new study. Scientists said if there was one thing every person should consider doing right now to keep the brain young, it is to add extra of the ingredient to their diet. READ MORE Dementia care: Eating these foods

Bear Grylls, 45, is the first person that springs to mind when thinking about Britain’s most intrepid explorers. His military background – a British former SAS serviceman and honorary lieutenant-colonel – helped to shape his survival instinct. His willingness to throw himself into hostile environments has made him a TV sensation over the years. The

Heart disease is a condition in which the coronary arteries, the major blood vessels that supply the heart with blood, get clogged up with deposits of cholesterol known as plaques. Before a heart attack, one of the plaques ruptures, causing a blood clot, and this may block the supply of blood to the heart, triggering