Bird Flu Sends UK Egg Prices Soaring
A devastating bird flu outbreak is crippling UK poultry farms, causing egg shortages and record price hikes as supermarkets ration supplies and farmers face unprecedented losses.
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First flu death of season confirmed in UK
Public Health England confirms first influenza-related death amid rising cases, prompting urgent warnings for vulnerable groups to get vaccinated ahead of winter peak.
Natural Cold & Flu Defence: Key Nutrients Revealed
Discover how vitamin C, zinc, and other essential nutrients can strengthen your immune response against winter illnesses, according to nutritional experts.
UK health alert as flu and COVID cases surge together
Health authorities sound the alarm as flu hospitalisations skyrocket by 75% while COVID infections continue to spread rapidly across Britain. Experts reveal which age groups are most at risk and what symptoms to watch for.
Rare White-throated Needletail Spotted in Yorkshire
Bird enthusiasts flock to East Yorkshire nature reserve after spotting one of Britain's rarest avian visitors - the swift white-throated needletail, making its first appearance in over a decade.
COVID, Flu, RSV, Cold: Spot the Difference
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.
Flu Jab Paracetamol Warning: New Vaccine Complications
Medical authorities reveal surprising complications from common painkiller use after flu vaccination. Discover the crucial safety guidance affecting millions this winter season.
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.
Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Who Will Win?
The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, pitting iconic species against each other in a battle for avian supremacy that captures the nation's heart.
The Hidden Dangers of Skipping Your Flu Jab
New research reveals the dangerous domino effect of skipping your annual flu vaccine - from increased heart attack risk to devastating long-term health consequences that could change your life forever.
Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms
A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.
Bird flu pandemic warning as virus spreads to mammals
Leading scientists sound the alarm as H5N1 bird flu jumps to mammals worldwide, raising fears of potential human transmission. Exclusive analysis reveals the growing threat.
Student's freshers flu was deadly sepsis
A university fresher's week illness turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as freshers' flu. Read the shocking story of survival.
Netherlands culls 215,000 chickens in bird flu outbreak
The Netherlands faces a severe avian influenza crisis as authorities order the culling of 215,000 chickens and impose nationwide housing requirements for poultry.
Mum's flu nightmare days before giving birth
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal of contracting severe influenza just days before her scheduled C-section, highlighting the dangers of flu during pregnancy and the NHS heroes who saved her baby.
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.
Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis
A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.
Australia's rarest bird of prey faces silent extinction
Australia's rarest bird of prey, the Red Goshawk, is vanishing without public notice. Conservationists reveal how habitat destruction and bureaucratic inertia are pushing this magnificent raptor to the brink.
Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open
The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative
Vote for Australian Bird of the Year 2025
The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, featuring 50 remarkable native species vying for the coveted title. Discover the contenders and make your voice heard in this celebration of Australia's extraordinary avian diversit
Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote
Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.
NHS Faces Five-Virus 'Quindemic' This Winter
Health chiefs issue urgent warning as COVID-19, RSV, norovirus, flu and whooping cough create perfect storm, threatening to overwhelm NHS services during coldest months.
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.
Woman's flu diagnosis reveals rare Victorian disease
A routine flu diagnosis turned into a medical mystery when a British woman discovered she'd contracted a rare Victorian-era illness doctors thought had disappeared from modern Britain.
Pheasant Coucal's shock Bird of the Year victory stuns experts
In a stunning upset, Australia's 'feathered wrecking ball' - the pheasant coucal - has bulldozed its way to Bird of the Year victory, leaving traditional favourites in its dust and sparking both celebration and bewilderment among bird enthusiasts.
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.
AstraZeneca universal flu vaccine advances in FDA trials
A revolutionary universal flu vaccine from AstraZeneca shows remarkable potential in early trials, offering hope for long-term protection against multiple influenza strains.
Bird Photographer of Year 2025 Winners Revealed
Discover the breathtaking winning images from Bird Photographer of the Year 2025, showcasing extraordinary avian behaviour and stunning wildlife photography from around the globe.
UK Government Accused of Withholding Vital Seabird Data
Exclusive: Conservation groups demand transparency as Defra faces allegations of sitting on crucial seabird population data, raising fears of a deepening ecological crisis in England's coastal regions.
Dickie Bird's enduring cricket love affair at 91
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, now 91, reflects on his childlike passion for the sport, his famous friendships, and why he'll never truly retire from the game he adores.
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