11 h. ago Cold, flu and pneumonia differences explained as some may mean you need hospital

Winter illnesses can have similar symptoms but there are warning signs of pneumonia that need to be treated in hospital

Science

12 h. ago Parents issued urgent warning over new H3N2 strain as flu leaves kids 'very, very poorly'

"Unfortunately, it can kill. Children do die every year from flu, so it is definitely not just a bad cold."

Events

33 h. ago Avoid getting flu and covid amid NHS 'SOS' alert by eating vitamin

There are only weeks left to go before the worst of the flu season typically bites

Events

37 h. ago Is it hay fever or a cold? Experts reveal the one main difference

Hay fever and cold viruses share some overlapping symptoms

Politics

41 h. ago Vet shares 6 simple things pet owners can do to slash vet bills

Treating a sick or injured animal can come with a massive price tag - but there are a number of things pet owners can do to make sure visits to the vet are a rarity

Politics

3 d. ago Families living in the shadow of 'Rochdale's Chernobyl' say they are plagued by urban explorers and fly

Locals have been battling with council chiefs for more than 25 years calling for action over the health hazard hotspot, which has been ransacked and become a fly-tipping grotspot.

Politics

4 d. ago Scots urged to wear a face mask when outside if they have these 3 symptoms

During the colder months it is easier for the flu and viruses to spread, leaving the vulnerable at risk.

Politics

5 d. ago HMRC worker who refused to return to office after Covid lockdown blames his union after being ordered to pay £20k

Martin Bentley, 67, was 'prepared to use whatever means he could' to avoid going back to the office when Covid lockdown rules were relaxed, a tribunal in Liverpool heard.

Economics

5 d. ago HMRC worker who refused to turn to office after Covid lockdown blames his union after being ordered to pay £20k

Martin Bentley, 67, was 'prepared to use whatever means he could' to avoid going back to the office when Covid lockdown rules were relaxed, a tribunal in Liverpool heard.

Economics

6 d. ago Paramedic says you can 'stop' cold and flu by doing this one thing for five minutes every day

Ella, a paramedic, says she has the 'immune system of a god'

Science

6 d. ago 'I’m a paramedic and you can stop cold and flu this winter with my 3 tips'

A UK paramedic has proven that it is possible to stay tell while having children and working in an environment where people are often full of cold and flu

Science

8 d. ago Doctor explains symptoms of virus that mean stay home for 'a whole week'

Flu has been predicted to hit the UK more intensely than usual this winter, with health experts saying people have been finding it difficult to tell whether they have flu or a cold

Science

8 d. ago Key symptom that means you have flu and not a cold as NHS warns of 'concerning rise'

Experts have said the flu season has hit "more than a month earlier" than usual

Events

8 d. ago Expert tips to cut down your potentially deadly salt intake... without eating bland food

The NHS recommends adults should have no more than 6g, around one teaspoon, of salt a day. Yet, research suggests adults consume up to 40 per cent more than this.

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9 d. ago Flu symptoms that are different from a cold and when to seek help

Some flu and cold symptoms overlap, but they are caused by different viruses

Science

9 d. ago Latest flu symptoms, how they differ from a cold, and when to act

Colds can usually be treated at home

Science

9 d. ago The doctor's ultimate guide to curing cruel fibromyalgia: Yes it's real but GPs can be so dismissive. Please don't suffer in silence

Sarah had fibromyalgia, a condition that affects nearly one in 20 people but remains frustratingly difficult to diagnose and, for many patients, even harder to have taken seriously.

Events

1 week ago Doctor explains what the colour of your snot means and when to contact your GP

As cold and flu season is upon us, a board certified ENT surgeon, Dr Sina Joorabchi has explained what the different colours of your mucus mean, as it can tell you what's going on in your body

Politics

2 w. ago Common infections raise the risk of heart attack and stroke by FIVE times

Suffering from one of several common infections could raise your risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.

Events

2 w. ago Experts say to eat these 5 foods to fight off seasonal depression

Millions of Americans have to fight feelings of lethargy and sadness that come with the colder seasons

Science