The NHS has significantly expanded its free flu vaccination programme for winter 2024/25, now including people with learning disabilities, carers, and household contacts of vulnerable individuals. Discover if you qualify for protection.
Public Health England confirms first influenza-related death amid rising cases, prompting urgent warnings for vulnerable groups to get vaccinated ahead of winter peak.
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.
Struggling to tell COVID-19 from seasonal flu? Our comprehensive symptom checker reveals the key differences and when to seek medical help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
British medical researchers have unveiled a promising new treatment for Raynaud's syndrome, a debilitating condition causing painfully cold, numb fingers and toes. The groundbreaking discovery could transform lives for millions.
The NHS intensifies its winter vaccination campaign, strongly advising pregnant women and young children to get protected as flu cases surge across the UK.
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.
Our beauty editor goes under the needle to test the latest anti-ageing sensation sweeping the UK's aesthetic clinics. Discover the surprising science, the treatment process, and whether this bizarre skincare trend is worth the hype.
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been detected in poultry flocks across Massachusetts and Oregon, prompting urgent containment measures and nationwide surveillance efforts.
Exclusive medical warning issued after a woman suffers a horrific hole in her scalp from a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) 'vampire facial' procedure. Experts reveal the critical dangers of unregulated cosmetic treatments.
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.
Groundbreaking medical breakthrough offers new hope for patients suffering from CIDP, a debilitating autoimmune disorder that attacks the nervous system. Discover how this innovative treatment is transforming lives.
Groundbreaking medical research from UK scientists reveals a revolutionary treatment that could potentially reverse the effects of Down syndrome, offering new hope to thousands of families across Britain.
Annalisa Barbieri uncovers the traumatic truth behind her mother's electric shock treatment in 1960s Britain, exploring a dark chapter of psychiatric history and its lasting impact on families.
Groundbreaking research from the UK reveals a non-invasive 'wave' therapy that significantly reduces chronic pain and anxiety without medication. Discover how this cutting-edge treatment could transform lives.
UK doctors pioneer a groundbreaking 'cryoablation' technique, freezing inoperable brain tumours with an ice ball probe. This minimally invasive NHS procedure offers new hope for patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
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.
Groundbreaking research from the University of London reveals a surprisingly simple and rapid exposure therapy technique that can cure severe arachnophobia in just minutes, offering new hope to millions.
A viral video capturing a woman administering a liquid collagen face mask on a packed UK train has ignited a firestorm of criticism. Dubbed 'dangerous' and 'unhygienic' by horrified commuters and medical experts, the incident raises serious questions abou
Health officials in Queensland sound the alarm as influenza cases spike among children, urging parents to take preventive measures.
A groundbreaking study suggests that a key ingredient in chocolate, theobromine, may help combat flu symptoms more effectively than traditional treatments.
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.
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.
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.
A bizarre new hair treatment using salmon sperm is gaining popularity for its alleged ability to stimulate hair growth and defy ageing—but is it worth the hefty price tag?
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.