9 h. ago Hay fever and common cold main differences as we enter spring sneezing season

These two different ailments can have similar symptoms - so how can you tell between them?

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31 h. ago Doctor reveals how to tell if you have hay fever or a cold as 'severe' pollen season forecast

A GP has revealed how to tell the difference between these sniffly conditions and how to treat them

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3 d. ago Simple breathing trick can help calm terrifying symptoms of chronic condition

Experts share their tips for breathing easier - even if you have a chronic condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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5 d. ago We test a smart plant pot that purifies the air in your house

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield has been living with Vitesy's Natede Smart in his own home

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9 d. ago Urgent warning issued to Spring Break travelers as popular destination suffers dengue fever outbreak

The CDC says ‘spring and summer travel coincide with the peak season’ for dengue fever in many countries

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1 week ago 'I tried Dyson's new air purifier to help with hay fever and found another surprising benefit'

The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 has just been upgraded, and to put it to the test we tried it out during hay fever season

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1 week ago ‘Dyson’s cheapest air purifier helps me breathe easier in the home this hay fever season’

Dyson has just upgraded its popular air purifying fan to the Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 (TP11). We tried it out to see if it helps with hay fever and allergy symptoms...

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1 week ago Best air purifiers of 2025: Breathe easy and filter out allergens and dust

Constantly seeking to clear the air, Stuart Pritchard powers up the best air purifiers and also plonks down some plants

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1 week ago What’s in the millions of tonnes of sludge sprayed on to farmland? The answer won’t make you happy | George Monbiot

Thanks to breathtaking negligence, the liquid fertiliser used to help grow our food bubbles with a lethal cocktail of toxinsIf humanity has an epitaph, it might read something like this: “Knackered by the things we missed.” It is true that several existential threats are widely known and widely discussed. But some of the greatest dangers we face appear on almost no one’s radar.How often have you thought about this one: spreading sewage sludge on farmland? I would guess very few would include it in their top civilisational hazards. Despite the best efforts of a handful of us, it trundles on, unknown to most. Surprising as it may seem, new research suggests that it could help call time on us.George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Experts say these cheap hacks can help ease your hay fever symptoms this spring

We all know how grim hay fever season can be. If you suffer from allergies, you'll no doubt be dreading the next couple of months, which are peak hay fever hell.

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2 w. ago How hay fever sufferers can survive the start of London’s pollen season this spring

If you thought last year was bad for hay fever sufferers, this spring promises much the same misery as research suggests that it’s only set to get worse

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2 w. ago How hay fever sufferers can survive the start of London’s pollen season

If you thought last year was bad for hay fever sufferers, this spring promises much the same misery, as research suggests that it’s only set to get worse

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2 w. ago How hay fever sufferers can survive the start of London’s pollen season this March

If you thought last year was bad for hay fever sufferers, this spring promises much the same misery as research suggests that hayfever is only set to get worse

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2 w. ago Vatican says Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves

Pope Francis’s condition has continued to improve and he no longer needs to use noninvasive mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night

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2 w. ago Hay fever sufferers warned this practice can see you fined £1K

Hay fever season typically runs from late March to September in the UK

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2 w. ago Sleep expert swears by 'moon breathing' technique to help you fall asleep faster

A sleep expert has shared a simple way to help you drift off into a deep slumber if you struggle to fall asleep at night - and it's all to do with your breathing

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3 w. ago Tip to stop children's hay fever habit that makes itchy eyes worse

As hay fever season starts up again, here are some tips to relieve your child's hay fever symptoms.

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3 w. ago Habit all children do that makes hay fever worse and trick to prevent it

With the first wave of hay fever season in full swing, a GP gives us his expert advice on how to relieve the symptoms for your children inside and outside of the house

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3 w. ago Amazon drops price of 'whisper quiet' air purifier to £60 in Prime exclusive deal

This mini air purifier is said to remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles.

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3 w. ago ‘I’ve always hated hayfever season but this one small thing has changed my life’

With nearly half of the UK population suffering from hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, the beginning of a new season can cause an increase in symptoms

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