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Bird Flu Sends UK Egg Prices Soaring

A devastating bird flu outbreak is causing egg shortages and record price increases across Britain, with experts warning the crisis could worsen as infections spread.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jon Rahm Greeted With 'Where's The Ozempic?' Heckle

World number three Jon Rahm faced an unexpected and brutally personal heckle about his weight during the BMW Championship, highlighting the intense pressure and scrutiny in professional golf.

Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic

A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.

Teen cancer survivor dies from sepsis after flu symptoms

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 18-year-old Amaan Iqbal Ali, who had recently beaten cancer, died from sepsis after initially showing what appeared to be flu symptoms. His family is now raising awareness about the dangers of sepsis.

Student's 'Freshers Flu' Was Deadly Sepsis

A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.

Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation

A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.

NHS Rolls Out 'Game-Changer' Weight Loss Jab Mounjaro

The NHS launches a new front in the fight against obesity, making the potent weight-loss drug Mounjaro available to thousands. Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the move as a pivotal shift towards prevention.

New Weight Loss Jab Helps Shed Over 20% Body Weight

A landmark UK study reveals the new weight loss injection Tirzepatide is significantly more effective than existing treatments, helping patients lose over 20% of their body weight and offering new hope in the fight against obesity.

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