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Cartoon illustration of tourists sweating in Italy during a red alert heatwave, with the Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, and a warning sign in the background.

Europe’s Heatwave Raises Health Risks for Travellers with Heart Disease

Travellers with heart disease are being urged to take extra precautions as a heatwave pushes temperatures above seasonal averages across large parts of Europe and ...
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A four image collage promoting the 20th anniversary Global Wellness Summit in Thailand, showing longtail boats on a beach beneath limestone cliffs, a woman relaxing in a flower petal bath, a woman doing yoga beside a lagoon with traditional Thai pavilions, and a resort villa living area opening onto a pool and garden.

2026 Global Wellness Summit Will Explore the Future of Asia’s $2 Trillion Wellness Market

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will hold its milestone 20th-anniversary event at the Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand from November 10-13, with the theme, “The Science, ...
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An older man in a pharmacy holds up his smartphone, comparing information while a female pharmacist in a white coat stands nearby, with shelves of medicines and toiletries in the background.

Travel Pharmacy Costs Soar Abroad, Poland Cheapest in 19-Medicine Study

Travellers who put off buying medicine until they reach their holiday destination could end up paying far more than expected, according to a new analysis ...
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Tourists relaxing beside an infinity pool overlooking a tropical beach and limestone cliffs in Thailand, reflecting the country's focus on luxury tourism.

Thailand Appears to Be Shifting Its Focus from Mass Tourism to Quality Tourism

Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world and is expected to welcome more than 30 million international tourists in 2026 alone. ...
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Middle-aged man checking his hairline in a mirror while examining signs of hair loss at home.

How Men Can Identify Their Stage of Hair Loss Before Treatment

Most men don’t notice hair loss until it’s already been happening for a while. A wider part, a slightly higher forehead, a little more hair ...
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The “No-Makeup” Look: Why Lip Blush is Dubai’s Top Beauty Trend in 2026

In a city where luxury meets cutting-edge innovation, a new era of minimalism is redefining the gold standard of beauty. Forget the heavy contours of ...
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Airport health officer checks a passenger’s temperature at an international airport screening checkpoint as travelers queue beside a thermal imaging camera.

US, India and Airlines Tighten Ebola Protocols as WHO Declares International Health Emergency

The UN aviation agency has urged airlines and border authorities to avoid blanket travel restrictions and instead deploy targeted screening at entry points linked to ...
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Modern expedition cruise ship anchored off the Canary Islands under grey skies with a rescue boat and distant helicopter nearby.

Spain confirms 2nd Hantavirus case after cruise ship evacuation

Spain has confirmed a second hantavirus infection among passengers evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius, as health authorities across multiple countries continue to monitor ...
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Health workers in protective suits stand near a diverted international passenger aircraft during Ebola screening procedures at an airport.

Ebola flight diversion raises Canada travel health concerns

A Detroit-bound Air France flight was diverted to Canada after a passenger who had recently travelled from central Africa was found to be on board ...
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Older couple walking together on a sandy beach during a long-distance trip

Why Wellness Habits Matter More During Long Trips

Long trips often sound simple in theory: sit down, wait, arrive, and continue with the plan. In practice, extended travel can place unusual pressure on ...
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MV Hondius cruise ship and Radboudumc hospital staff during the hantavirus outbreak linked to quarantined healthcare workers in the Netherlands.

Hantavirus outbreak leaves 12 Dutch hospital staff quarantined

A Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members for six weeks after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without the strictest protective ...
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Health workers in protective suits near the Hondius cruise ship in Tenerife during a hantavirus outbreak evacuation operation.

Hondius hantavirus case in Spain after Tenerife evacuation

A Spanish passenger has tested positive for hantavirus shortly after leaving the cruise ship Hondius, as health officials moved all remaining passengers and crew off ...
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Turkish YouTuber Ruhi Çenet aboard an Antarctic expedition cruise ship during the hantavirus outbreak incident near Argentina.

Ruhi Cenet says he is in quarantine after ship hantavirus scare

YouTuber Ruhi Cenet has said he is in quarantine after travelling on a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus scare, as authorities continued to evacuate ...
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Twin pagodas and landscaped gardens at Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, during a colorful sunrise with mountain views.

Thailand care resort draws retirees seeking cheaper long-term care

A retired British couple has settled into a care resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand, after living in France, Malta and the UK in search of ...
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Illustration of the word Hantavirus with infected rats and rodent droppings symbolizing the spread of the virus

Cruise ship hantavirus: 18 US passengers fly home for quarantine

The last remaining passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked and boarded flights to more than 20 countries for ...
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The MV Hondius, a dark blue and white expedition cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, sailing on turquoise water in front of steep rocky cliffs partially covered by low cloud and mist

Hantavirus Cruise Ship MV Hondius to Dock in Tenerife as Spain Prepares Controlled Evacuation of 140 Passengers

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak, with the vessel expected ...
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Medical teams in protective suits stand near a cruise ship during a hantavirus outbreak investigation linked to an Antarctica voyage from Argentina.

Argentina probes hantavirus link to deadly Atlantic cruise outbreak

Argentina is investigating whether it was the source of a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise after three passengers were evacuated and the vessel headed ...
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Illustration of the word Hantavirus with infected rats and rodent droppings symbolizing the spread of the virus

Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak raises rodent disease fears

Health authorities and a cruise operator were dealing with a serious medical situation on board the MV Hondius after reports linked deaths on an Atlantic ...
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Canary Islands coastline with colorful hillside village and Atlantic Ocean view

Hantavirus cruise ship due in Canary Islands in 3 days

A cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak is expected to reach the Canary Islands in three to four days, after two critically ...
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Expedition cruise ship anchored in Atlantic Ocean near rugged coastline under overcast sky

WHO Confirms Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Anchored Off Cape Verde After Three Passengers Die

The World Health Organization has confirmed a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, a cruise ship anchored off the coast of Cape Verde in the ...
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