Mosquito-borne disease risk looms for UK – study

19 minutes ago About sharing By Smitha Mundasad Health reporter Some parts of the UK could become home to mosquitoes capable of spreading dengue fever, chikungunya and zika virus by the 2040s and 2050s, health officials warn. The UK Health Security Agency’s report is based on a worst-case scenario, which would see high emissions and…

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Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

2 hours ago About sharing Smile Direct Club has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy in the US, leaving some customers confused and stranded as their treatment is ongoing. Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, the firm said it had made the “incredibly difficult decision” to wind down operations late on Friday. The…

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