7 h. ago NHS 24 offering Lanarkshire residents advice on how to distinguish between colds and flu

Flu tends to hit harder and faster, often leaving you feeling wiped out and unable to carry on as normal.

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3 d. ago The berry packed with antioxidants that could shorten your winter cold and flu

Americans spent $175 million on these teas, jams and other products in 2024

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4 d. ago Mum urges sick people to follow 'controversial' advice in December

A mum shared useful advice for people to follow this winter, especially if they have a cold or flu. But she believes the information might come across as controversial

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5 d. ago RSV symptoms that may seem like flu as cases continue to rise

RSV is a common virus that can cause cold and flu symptoms, and it can be serious for babies and older adults

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5 d. ago Symptoms as virus spreading across UK 'may be mistaken for flu'

Some of the warning signs may be similar to the flu or common cold

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6 d. ago Do you have the super flu – or just a cold? Here’s how to tell the difference

The flu has several distinguishing symptoms

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6 d. ago The key difference between cold and 'super flu' symptoms as NHS braces for winter crisis

There are a few key symptoms to help you distinguish between a cold and a flu - as cases of H3N2 'super flu' surge

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6 d. ago The festive syndrome that causes a runny nose – and it’s not a cold or flu

The main symptoms include sneezing, coughing, wheezing and a itchy throat

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6 d. ago Nutritionist shares what steps she takes to avoid flu in winter

Dr Federica Amati, a head nutritionist at Zoe, has shared how you can try to avoid getting the cold and flu this winter

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7 d. ago Six lifestyle changes to help protect against winter bugs and colds

From stomach flu to the common cold, there are a number of viruses that can leave you bed-ridden for days. But a nutritionist has shared simple changes that may help support your immune system

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8 d. ago GP shares simple 'secret' to reducing risk of catching colds and flu this winter

Colds, the flu, and other bugs appear to be rife at the moment, which has prompted Dr Sophie Newton to reveal a simple way of boosting your immune system during winter

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8 d. ago GP details simple method to reduce chances of catching colds and flu this winter

As the winter months roll in, so many of us contract a cold, the flu and other viruses, but Dr Sophie Newton says there is one easy way to give our immune systems a helping hand

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8 d. ago Sore throat and sneezing could be thanks to your Christmas tree and not the flu

The symptoms are very similar to the cold or flu

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8 d. ago NHS says 52p hot drink 'works' for easing painful cold and flu symptom

The simple home remedy can help to ease some of the worst symptoms of winter illnesses

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9 d. ago Government responds to 'wear a mask' alert as 'nasty' strain of flu sweeps UK

An NHS leader said anyone with cold or flu symptoms 'must wear a mask' in public spaces

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9 d. ago Kemi Badenoch urges 'common sense' after No 10 backs calls for people to wear face masks in public amid 'tidal wave' of superflu cases

Calls for the return of face masks caused a political row today after an NHS leader said Britons experiencing flu or cold symptoms should wear one in public places.

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9 d. ago Urgent warning to anyone taking cold and flu tablets or painkillers this winter

The UK's medicine watchdog has issued an important warning for anyone taking common sickness medication over winter

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1 week ago Lemsip and Benylin NHS warning to anyone taking it for cold and flu symptoms

Some people may not be aware that they should not take the over-the-counter medicine if ill with a flu or cold

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1 week ago Latest Covid symptoms as two 'disappearing' and one is more common

Doctors have explained what they are seeing in Covid patients - and how to tell between Covid, a cold and flu

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1 week ago DR MAX PEMBERTON: These are the warning signs your winter cold is more than just flu and could be pneumonia... call 999 if you notice these symptoms

A patient I'll call Margaret came to see me a few weeks ago. She's 68, sensible, and not one to make a fuss. But as we chatted she mentioned she'd been battling a nasty cold for over a fortnight.

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