3 w. ago UK homeowners urged to check beds now amid winter bed bug surge

As the weather gets colder, bed bugs are becoming more active in homes across the UK — and there are some key signs to look out for if you think you might have an infestation

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Community pharmacist urges Lanarkshire residents to make pharmacies their first stop for winter advice and treatment

Pharmacies can give fast, expert help for many common winter illnesses - such as coughs, colds, sore ears and throats, tummy bugs and skin conditions.

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3 w. ago Mum hours from death with ‘winter bug’ rushed to hospital after ‘traumatised’ sons tried to wake her up after school

A YOUNG mum almost died in bed in front of her children - when a 'winter flu' turned out to be a deadly sepsis. Roberta Alisauskaite began feeling "under the weather" in October but thought she had picked up a winter bug from work. Grappling with cold-like symptoms, Roberta says she's also recently suffered an...

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3 w. ago A steak dinner on a regular basis can help fight off colds and flu bugs faster

Scientists said it's crucial to get enough iron ahead of a viral infection to 'prep' the immune cells for an attack, so eating a diet containing plenty of it should help to bolster the immune system.

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