Chemist Warehouse apologises for cold flu medication issues
Major pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse forced to apologise after customer outrage over medication handling. Discover the full story behind the health sector controversy.
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Flu vs COVID: Expert Reveals 5 Key Differences
A leading health expert explains how to distinguish between flu and COVID-19 symptoms as cases rise across the UK. Learn the key differences in duration, symptom onset, and tell-tale signs.
COVID or Flu? Your Essential Winter Symptom Checker
Struggling to tell COVID-19 from seasonal flu? Our comprehensive symptom checker reveals the key differences and when to seek medical help.
UK Flu Crisis: 75% Surge in Hospital Cases Sparks Warning
New NHS data reveals a dramatic 75% increase in flu hospitalisations across England, with experts warning the outbreak is accelerating faster than anticipated. Health officials urge vulnerable groups to get vaccinated immediately.
Get Your Flu Jab in October for Best Winter Protection
Health experts issue a crucial reminder to book your free NHS flu vaccination, highlighting October as the optimal window for building immunity ahead of the winter virus season.
UK Flu Jabs Roll Out Early Amid Severe Season Warning
Pharmacies across the UK are administering flu vaccines earlier than usual. Health officials urge the public to get protected amid warnings of a potentially severe flu season and ongoing COVID-19 pressures.
The Block Explodes: Betrayal and Record $50k Bid Stun Fans
Drama reaches fever pitch on The Block as a controversial body corporate decision sparks a furious fallout between the couples, while a stunning guest bedroom reveal sends one team's house value skyrocketing.
Texas Mom Dies From Brain Haemorrhage After Catching Flu
A healthy Texas mother-of-three, Witten Daniel, tragically died from a brain haemorrhage after a common flu virus aggravated a previously undetected brain condition known as a cavernoma. Her family shares their heartbreaking story to raise awareness.
Mother Charged in 41-Year-Old Iowa Newborn Death Cold Case
In a landmark development for a decades-old Iowa cold case, authorities have charged a 61-year-old woman with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her newborn son, whose remains were discovered in a field in 1983.
Alphabet Killer Confesses to Fourth Murder in Documentary
Exclusive details emerge as serial killer Joseph Naso confesses to a fourth murder in a groundbreaking documentary, solving a decades-old California cold case and sending shockwaves through the true crime community.
Hollywood's Unsolved Mystery: Legend's Son Vanishes
The mysterious 1969 vanishing of Hollywood icon Jean Spangler's nephew, Bruce, remains one of Tinseltown's most haunting cold cases. New details emerge about the possible mafia connection and the eerie clues left behind.
Arctic Blast Grips Australian East Coast With Record Cold
A severe polar cold snap has engulfed Australia's eastern seaboard, bringing unprecedented sub-zero temperatures, widespread frosts, and snow to low-lying regions, disrupting travel and daily life.
UK's -10C Arctic Freeze: Exact Date For Snow Revealed
Brits brace for a dramatic temperature plunge as a colossal 600-mile Scandinavian weather system is set to unleash snow, ice, and sub-zero -10C chills. Get the full forecast and exact dates for the deep freeze hitting the UK.
Cold War Nuclear Bunker For Sale Near Bristol
A piece of Cold War history is up for sale. This decommissioned nuclear bunker near Bristol, once designed to protect regional officials, is now on the market offering a unique opportunity.
NHS Urges Flu Jabs for Pregnant Women and Children
The NHS intensifies its winter vaccination campaign, strongly advising pregnant women and young children to get protected as flu cases surge across the UK.
NHS Flu Vaccine Shortage Puts Women & Children at Risk
Exclusive: The NHS faces a critical shortage of the enhanced flu vaccine, prioritising vulnerable groups and leaving millions of women and children with limited protection this winter. Health officials issue stark warning.
Serial Killer Named in 28-Year-Old Alaskan Cold Case Murder
In a major development, Alaskan authorities have identified a deceased serial killer as the prime suspect in the 1996 cold case murder of 20-year-old Jessica Baggen from Kentucky. New forensic evidence has finally provided answers after 28 years.
Back to School 'Super Cold' Warning for Parents
Parents are being warned about a nasty 'super cold' spreading as children return to school. A top pharmacist reveals the key symptoms to spot and the essential items for your family's medicine cabinet to fight off the autumn bugs.
Avian Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Massachusetts and Oregon
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been detected in poultry flocks across Massachusetts and Oregon, prompting urgent containment measures and nationwide surveillance efforts.
Major H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Australian Poultry Farm
Australia confirms its first major outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. As UK authorities ramp up biosecurity, we examine the global implications and the urgent measures being taken to protect farms and wildlife.
Deadly Flu Complication Strikes Young Adults: UK Warning
Medical experts warn of a surge in life-threatening sepsis cases following influenza infection. Healthy young adults are particularly vulnerable to this rapid-onset complication.
Arrest in 26-year-old California double homicide cold case
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the 1998 murders of a couple in Huntington Beach, California, in a major breakthrough for a case that had gone cold for over two decades.
Queensland flu outbreak: Children at risk as cases surge
Health officials in Queensland sound the alarm as influenza cases spike among children, urging parents to take preventive measures.
Child dies from flu at Sydney kindergarten
A heartbreaking incident in Sydney's Northern Beaches has left a community in mourning after a young child succumbed to flu complications at a local kindergarten. Health authorities urge vigilance as flu season peaks.
UKHSA warns of avian flu symptoms after human cases
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning after five cases of avian flu were detected in humans. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Flu-linked brain complication in kids: What to know
A rare but severe brain condition, acute necrotising encephalopathy (ANE), has been linked to flu in children. Experts warn parents to be vigilant about symptoms.
Common viruses may reactivate dormant cancer cells
Scientists warn that everyday viruses like colds and flu may trigger dormant cancer cells to become active again, increasing the risk of tumour regrowth.
Summer colds: Why they happen and how to prevent them
Discover why summer colds strike and expert-backed tips to stay healthy during warmer months.
Australia shivers as cold snap hits major cities
Residents across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth are bundling up as an unexpected cold snap sweeps through Australia, bringing unusually frigid conditions to the typically mild cities.
RFK Jr’s Ostrich Bird Flu Claim Raises Alarm
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced backlash after claiming an ostrich at a Canadian farm tested positive for avian flu, raising fears about the spread of the virus.
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