Brutal ‘worst cold ever’ sweeps UK as sufferers say ‘never had a virus like it’
People up and down the UK say they are coming down with ‘the worst cold ever’ which is sweeping the UK. While each winter brings with it the usual host …
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65p cold remedy gets rid of mucus without going to pharmacy
As Brits brace for the peak of cold and flu season, many are looking for remedies to combat the annual onslaught of symptoms, ranging from sore throats to blocked noses. …
World’s first deaths caused by virus reported – symptoms explained
Dr Amir talks about blood types that attract mosquitoes Health bodies are urging caution as a little-known disease has been linked to the first ever confirmed deaths from its infection …
ITV’s Dr Zoe explains Covid isolation advice as FLiRT variant spreads
If you’re feeling under the weather and suspect it could be Covid, our response now is vastly different from when the virus first emerged in 2020. With new variants of …
Summer wave of Covid to hit one group hardest in ‘worrying’ development
A “worrying” summer wave of Covid-19 driven by a new variant is building, experts have warned. The most elderly are seeing the highest rates as the “FLiRT” (Fresh Lineage of …
Bird flu outbreak fears soar as virus survives milk pasteurization in test
Bird flu virus particles were able to survive milk pasteurization, a new study shows, fueling fears of an outbreak in humans. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found that …
Bug sweeping UK as Government issues ‘don’t go to work’ warning
People are being urged not to go to work or school due to a virus sweeping the UK. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent warning over cases …
Swine flu warning: WHO issue alert as man contracts deadly pig virus after ‘outbreak’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent alert after a man contracted a serious type of swine flu. Officials from WHO confirmed the case on January 29, calling …
Man dies from mysterious ‘Alaskapox’ disease – first-ever victim of rare illness
A virus first discovered in 2015 has just claimed its first victim near Alaska’s largest city. An unidentified immunocompromised man died from “Alaskapox” in late January. He lived in the …
E.coli: teen lucky to survive Christmas market visit
A teenager struck down by E.coli after visiting a Christmas market is “lucky to be alive”. Antonia Hay spent two weeks in intensive care with Shiga toxin-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome …