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Getty Images How does the weather health alert system work? The weather alert service warns the public in England when high or low temperatures could damage their health. The system is run by the UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office. It includes both heat health and cold health alerts Heat health alerts are...

Students could face subject “cold spots” if universities are not allowed to work together more to deliver courses, according to a new report. The review by Universities UK, which represents 141 institutions, found universities were reluctant to collaborate because of concerns around breaking business laws designed to promote healthy competition between them. The Competition and...

Swimmers in Devon have been warned about the dangers of open water swimming, including cold water shock. Nearly 200 people died from accidental drownings in the UK last year, with 28 in May alone, according to the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF). The NWSF said cold water shock was “the body’s response to sudden immersion...