39 h. ago BBC NHS doctor issues cancer warning to anyone with common cold symptom

The NHS GP and BBC Morning Live doctor explained what serious signs to look out for when suffering from a cold or the flu

Events

39 h. ago School nurse's key test to decide whether kids should stay home with cold and flu symptoms

Health bosses say it's fine to send your child to school with a minor cough or cold

Science

46 h. ago How to REALLY boost your immune system this flu season – and the truth behind a 'quick fix'

The powerful strategies top health experts are using to strengthen their immune systems and stay healthy during cold and flu season

Politics

63 h. ago GP's warning over 'unique' Covid symptom as infections surge in winter

Dr Rupa Parmar has shared how to differentiate between common winter illnesses. She said there are some key differences between a common cold, Covid and flu that help you work it out

Events

5 d. ago Pharmacist urges people to take 1 pill to help avoid colds and flu in December

As the weather gets colder, it's important to be prepared for the winter season, and a pharmacist has shared that Welsh people should take a simple pill to help prevent colds and flu in December

Science

5 d. ago Pharmacist urges Brits to take 1 pill to help prevent colds and flu in December

A pharmacist has urged Brits to think about taking a simple pill from December 1. If you don't want to catch a cold or battle the flu, it may be worth considering

Science

7 d. ago Oura Ring that 'predicts colds and flu before I even have symptoms' is in a big sale

The Oura Ring 4 has a big saving, so is it worth buying? From its clever symptom radar to fitness tracking, we review it here

Science

1 week ago UK health experts issue 'antibiotics' alert to people with cold and flu

Brits have been issued a warning over taking certain medications

Science

2 w. ago How I’ll keep my family healthy this winter with Manuka Doctor honey

I’m taking control this winter and fighting cold and flu symptoms the natural way.

Society

2 w. ago ITV doctor shares simple homemade recipe that can 'help fight flu season'

Dr Rupy Aujla has shared his easy recipe that can help battle the cold and flu season this winter and can be stored in the freezer to use for weeks to come

Society

2 w. ago 'Get protected now': Warning over ‘triple threat’ before Christmas after cold, flu and RSV outbreaks

Those eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to come forward 💉

Events

2 w. ago The vitamins and antioxidants you really need this winter and why mulled wine could help

Britain’s cold snap is finally here and flu season is hitting harder than ever. From magnesium to Vitamin D, Lydia Spencer-Elliott looks at what the experts reach for to keep their mood and immunity up and why

Politics

2 w. ago The practice that has been proven to shorten your cold by days

Nasal saline irrigation also reduces your risk of hospitalization and of passing the virus to other people

Politics

2 w. ago Key symptom that means you have Covid and it's not flu or a cold

The NHS warned that Covid symptoms can be "very similar to symptoms of other illnesses"

Science

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

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

Hay fever and cold viruses share some overlapping symptoms

Politics

3 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. 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