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Climate change is often talked about in terms of emissions targets and future scenarios, but most people experience it far more directly: through overheated homes, disrupted travel, worsening air quality, rising food costs, and strained health services.

The evidence is clear. The UK's weather is becoming warmer and wetter, and

Ticks are parasites that can transmit infections to humans, including Lyme disease and in rarer cases, tick-borne encephalitis. This blog post answers common questions about ticks, the risks they pose, and how to p...

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, usually outdoors in green spaces. It is most commonly reported in the south of England and London, although cases are seen across the country. You can reduce your chance of infection by followin...

During the summer, many of us enjoy the longer days, warmer evenings, and time outdoors. But warmer weather also brings real risks to health, especially when temperatures climb higher than usual. The Met Office forecast for this summer suggests an increased chance of heatwaves, so now is the time to be prepared.

Most health im...