4 h. ago Stay home and wear a mask warning as four winter bugs spreading across the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public due to a rise in illnesses such as flu, Covid, the common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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65 h. ago New study proves what we all suspected about cold and flu season

The study also squares with older research that found that young kids play a key role in spreading respiratory viruses at home

Politics

67 h. ago During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

A recent study of schoolchildren finds that the youngest students harbor the most germs

Politics

3 d. ago Feeling ill? Doctors say you should avoid this common activity

Tens of millions of Americans are affected by cold and flu each year

Science

3 d. ago The juice bar shot that can boost your immune system this cold and flu season

Used for more than 5,000 years and considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, wheatgrass is safe in small amounts

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4 d. ago TV’s Dr Hilary Jones’ wellness secret and why he trusts Manuka Doctor during cold and flu season

ITV’s Dr Hilary has been working with Manuka Doctor for years this is the reason why.

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7 d. ago Covid, cold and flu symptoms 'instantly relieved' with 2p item BBC's Dr Duke recommends

The doctor has revealed that an inexpensive kitchen cupboard essential can address symptoms

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9 d. ago How to tell if you have Covid, cold or flu as experts warn of 'worrying' surge in UK Covid cases

Coughs and colds are seemingly rampant at the moment. Here's how to tell the difference between common winter viruses

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1 week ago Why Brits are so sick right now as Covid, flu and colds spread amid new strains

Many of the symptoms between cold, flu and more serious viruses like Covid overlap.

Science

2 w. ago Cold and flu symptoms? These are the nutrients you need – and it’s not vitamin C

Maintaining a healthy immune system by eating foods rich in vitamin C could help you prevent getting ill in the first place, experts say

Science

2 w. ago UKHSA explains key differences between Covid, flu, cold and other winter bugs

The guidance comes amidst a spike in coronavirus cases across the UK

Science

2 w. ago How to tell difference between covid, flu, RSV and common cold winter 2025

Spot these red flags to tell different common bugs and viruses apart this winter

Science

2 w. ago Covid Stratus alert as key symptom of new variant often gets mistaken for common illness

As cases of new Covid strain Stratus continue to soar throughout the UK, experts warn that patients may well easily mistake one symptom for a simple dose of the flu

Science

2 w. ago Doctor warns of the 'Stratus' Covid variant symptoms circulating this autumn

It's been five years since the initial outbreak of Covid-19 and several different variants have come from it in the following years

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2 w. ago Dad with 'nasty cold' almost died after flu left him in a coma

Aaron Clark spent 16 days in a coma and was lucky to survive

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3 w. ago Britain's Nimbus Covid wave? Cases of new variant with unusual symptoms soar with cases doubling in a month

The strains - XFB, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus - are fuelling a surge in infections, with cases doubling since August.

Science

3 w. ago Unexpected symptom sparks warning over new Covid variant as hospital admissions soar

There are two new variants of Covid, which have been confirmed as the most common, with hospital admissions taking a sharp 60% increase over an unexpected symptom

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3 w. ago Is your hoarse voice a sign of the new Covid ‘Stratus’ variant? The 12 symptoms spreading now

A NEW strain of Covid has been circulating in the UK in recent weeks, accounting for a high proportion of cases in England. The new strain, known as Stratus, is commonly associated with a key symptom, say experts. The emerging Covid strain, which has two variants - XFG and XFG. 3 - was initially detected...

Science

3 w. ago What is the Stratus Covid variant? Cases of the new 'XFG' strain on the rise

A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus, is spreading globally, displaying unique symptoms like a scratchy voice.

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3 w. ago 'Brilliant' kitchen cupboard staple can help to ease cold and flu symptoms

It helps to ease cold symptoms by activating key immune responses, supporting antiviral defences, and soothing inflammation in the throat and nasal passages

Science