Peppermints: Natural Cold Symptom Relief Revealed
New research reveals how the humble peppermint provides surprising relief from common cold symptoms, offering a natural alternative to traditional remedies.
New research reveals how the humble peppermint provides surprising relief from common cold symptoms, offering a natural alternative to traditional remedies.
Public Health England confirms first influenza-related death amid rising cases, prompting urgent warnings for vulnerable groups to get vaccinated ahead of winter peak.
Discover how vitamin C, zinc, and other essential nutrients can strengthen your immune response against winter illnesses, according to nutritional experts.
As winter viruses surge across the UK, our comprehensive guide helps you distinguish between COVID-19, influenza, RSV and common cold symptoms to ensure you get the right care.
Major pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse forced to apologise after customer outrage over medication handling. Discover the full story behind the health sector controversy.
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 warn that common cold symptoms like runny nose and sore throat may now indicate COVID-19 as the new 'Stratis' variant circulates in the UK.
Experts warn that constantly cold extremities could be a red flag for Raynaud's phenomenon, a vascular condition affecting millions. Learn the symptoms and when to see a GP.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been detected in poultry flocks across Massachusetts and Oregon, prompting urgent containment measures and nationwide surveillance efforts.
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.
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.
Health officials in Queensland sound the alarm as influenza cases spike among children, urging parents to take preventive measures.
A recent study highlights how breast cancer symptoms are being misdiagnosed as COVID-19 or flu, delaying crucial treatment. Experts urge awareness to prevent life-threatening consequences.
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.
A man's flu-like symptoms were shockingly diagnosed as an aggressive brain tumour, highlighting the dangers of misdiagnosis.
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal after being misdiagnosed with flu, only to discover weeks later she was suffering from life-threatening heart failure.
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.
Scientists warn that everyday viruses like colds and flu may trigger dormant cancer cells to become active again, increasing the risk of tumour regrowth.
Discover why summer colds strike and expert-backed tips to stay healthy during warmer months.
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.