Flu

Rod Stewart will play the coveted legends slot at Glastonbury 2025.

Rock star cancels megagig on doctor's orders

The common symptoms that could be a sign of hay fever, a cold or even Covid as cases continue to rise.

How to tell the difference between hay fever a cold or Covid

Tesco has issued an urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over cheese sold in its stores

Tesco ‘do not eat’ cheese warning as it poses serious risk to health

Newly released police records and body camera footage have revealed the final days of Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, who died in February after contracting a rare rodent-borne illness.

Betsy Arakawa searched Covid symptoms before death

Beautiful scenes show first puffins return to Northumberland's Farne Islands.

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot

TV presenter Andrea McLean has said she was just "hours" away from death

Loose women star was just "hours" away from death

Who is the FDA’s Dr. Peter Marks as he resigns in opposition to RFK Jr.? Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration answers a question during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to discuss the on-going federal response to Covid-19 on May 11, 2021 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Photo: POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Who is Dr. Peter Marks as he resigns in opposition to RFK Jr.?

Gill Riley, 43, after the skinny jab at 10st 5lb and before at 12st 3lb

Mum collapsed vomiting blood after using £90 'skinny jab'

Justin Timberlake has announced the cancellation of another show

Justin Timberlake forced to cancel another show on his world tour

Country star and Grammy-nominated artist Kelsea Ballerini has postponed multiple tour dates due to illness.

Singer postpones concerts due to illness

Actor Eugene Liang Youcheng thought he had the flu, but he died of a fatal central nervous system infection at the age of 27. Photo by Dimsum Daily.

27-year-old actor dies of fatal infection after believing he had flu

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National Sickie Day: Over half of Brits admit to calling in sick due to a hangov...

The NHS has been hit with a 'quad-demic' of seasonal illness this winter.

How to protect your child from picking up these common bugs at nursery

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Why you shouldn’t drive when you’re ill: The hidden dangers of driving sick

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for as UK cases numbers rise

Health authorities in the UK are closely monitoring a sharp rise in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Cough, congestion or fever: symptoms of the UK’s new ‘Mystery Virus'

The inquiry's initial stage is examining the health and social care impact of the pandemic. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty

‘Mystery virus’ appears in UK with Brits warned to ‘mask up’
As ‘mystery virus’ appears in UK, Brits are now being warned to ‘mask up’.
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Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

NHS warn people with these five symptoms not to go into work

With so many illnesses around this winter, it can be hard to know when symptoms of a cough are serious.

Red flag symptoms that you shouldn't ignore if you have a cough

There was almost double the number of children in hospital with RSV compared with the same week last year.

NHS tells parents to 'call 999' if their children have these symptoms

UK holidaymakers heading to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza have been issued a stark warning as five viruses are currently sweeping the popular holiday islands. (Photo: Getty Images)

Balearic Islands hit by 'five viruses at once'

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Symptoms of HMPV can be similar to the flu or the cold.

Five common HMPV symptoms in adults that you shouldn't ignore

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Hospital looks to recruit 'corridor nurse' as wards are so full

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

How worried should we be about bird flu as US reports first death?

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Stay healthy this winter: Cold & flu essentials available at online pharmacy

Norovirus is highly contagious and cannot be killed by alcohol hand gels.

Parents warned to keep children with these symptoms off school

Kerry Wilson, an entertainer who rose to fame as a teenager in the 80s, has died suddenly at the age of 56.

80s star dies 'suddenly'
Kerry Wilson, an entertainer who rose to fame as a teenager in the 80s, has died suddenly at the age of 56.
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Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

HMPV symptoms to look out for - and should we be worried?

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

Kelly Osbourne has revealed she is struggling to breathe after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

Star reveals breathing through tube

HMPV outbreak in China sparks new Covid-19 fears

The truth behind the HMPV outbreak: What really are the risks?

Norovirus patients in hospital in England.

Flu cases soar as numbers in hospital ‘rising at very concerning rate’

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The boss of the Welsh Ambulance Service has pleaded with revellers to drink less

'Drink sensibly' on New Year's Eve pleads ambulance boss

Zoe Bell, 28, who died on Christmas Eve 2022 after a 12-hour wait in A&E at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire, where she worked shifts as a student nurse

Student nurse died on Christmas Eve after waiting 12 hours in A&E

A British gran is fighting for her life in hospital in Florida after visiting the United States for a “last holiday”. (Photo: GoFundMe)

British gran fighting for life on 'last holiday'

Chris McCausland has wowed Strictly audiences but his parents will not be able to watch him in the final of the show.

Huge blow for Strictly star Chris McCausland ahead of final

Former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has revealed that a "deadly viral infection" has left her "coughing up blood".

Reality TV star 'coughing up blood' amid terrifying health battle

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Fermented garlic and honey is a home remedy for symptoms of the flu that has been trending on social media.

What is the viral fermented garlic and honey flu hack - does it work?

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

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NHS warns of ‘tidal wave’ of flu as cases rise significantly in a week

Searches for cold and flu symptoms are on the rise.

London, Plymouth and Leeds ranked among UK's most illness-prone cities for stude...

A health warning has been issued to holidaymakers heading to the Canary Islands after there has been an outbreak of diseases. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Urgent health warning for holiday hotspot amid 'deadly' outbreak

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Health experts have issued warnings of a potential "quadruple-demic" in the UK, as cases of norovirus, Covid-19, RSV, and flu are expected to increase in the coming weeks.

Brits warned of 'quadruple-demic' in coming weeks

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

It is time to have your flu jab

Flu jab and Covid vaccine: Plea to millions amid ‘tripledemic’ fears

Freshers Flu

Freshers Flu: Experts give tips on symptoms, avoiding and recovering

Millions of people eligible for the flu jab can now book their appointment.

Flu jab: How to check if you're eligible and when booking opens

Well Pharmacy is now urging people to book themselves in for a winter flu jab.

Pharmacists stock-up on flu jab after major outbreak in Australia

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

The NHS has rolled out a new vaccine for RSV in a bit to prevent hospital admissions over winter.

NHS rolls out new RSV jab for at-risk groups ahead of winter months

A Covid vaccine is prepared

Doctor's advice on making Covid vaccines effective

Professor Robert Thomas has urged Labour to extend the sugar tax

I'm a doctor - Labour should extend the sugar tax to make UK healthier

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