All news on the topic: Flu

There is one little-known and subtly symptom of a heart attack that people regularly don't notice, or realise may be connected to their cardiac health, a doctor has said

Alex Donaldson from Prescott underwent multiple surgeries and lost the use of her right arm after suffering from necrotising fasciitis, dubbed the 'flesh-eating' disease

NHS England figures show the number of flu patients in hospital has reached a new winter high with an average of 2,478 people being looked after - nearly double from the beginning of the year

Celia Hand was left with a constant drip from her roof and a 'basketball of an object' later left her bathroom without power, and the rest of the flat could follow suit if the leak is not fixed

People are being urged to self isolate by NHS leaders if they feel the start of a cough due to a huge spike in the cases of winter viruses such as flu and norovirus in the country

Measles cases continue to remain high in the UK, after an outbreak in the Midlands sparked an urgent campaign to get kids vaccinated against the Victorian disease - and the health watchdog has issued a really chilling update

Tiny three-month-old baby Ezra developed pneumonia and was given extra medication to avoid going blind - now, mum Davina is urging parents across the UK to vaccinate their children

Coughing up phlegm is a tell-tale sign that you’re fighting an infection, but medical experts have warned that certain mucus colours could signal something more serious

Nasal sprays are designed to relieve symptoms of allergies and colds, but allergist Dr Zachary Rubin has warned that many people are using the medicine incorrectly

The UK Health Security Agency declared a “national incident” warning too few youngsters were protected against the potentially deadly virus - Now Labour have called on the government to let health visitors administer vaccines during home visits

The flu can make you feel horrible and keep you bedridden for days, but how do you know when you've got it, and how does it differ from illnesses like Covid and the common cold?

WARNING CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES. Brandon Boothby, 31, from Florida, was diagnosed with a two-in-a-million condition that left his body vulnerable to 'harmless' pathogens and bacteria

A sore throat is usually the first warning sign that a cold is on its way, but nutritionist Maty Harrington has shared her immune-boosting drink to help sooth the painful symptom

As norovirus rates soar and more confirmed cases of the 100-day-cough pop up across the country - why do wee keep getting sick? One Dr explains what foods we should avoid to avoid feeling under the weather

Nutritionists claim this winter-grown fruit could strengthen your body's defences, as well as helping aid weight loss and maintinaing a healthy diet - without breaking the bank.

The winter vomiting bug has spiked recently and is up almost 50 per cent on the seasonal average, with rates particularly high amongst the country's elderly amid an Arctic freeze

A sleep expert has revealed some of the best ways to drift off to sleep with a dreaded cold - as many people are currently battling the notorious cold and flu going around

Plunging temperatures can make it more difficult for the human body to combat disease. As the mercury drops, we should be aware we can become more a risk of four conditions which can be silent killers

Quenten Thomas, from Marysville, Tennessee, died last week due to complications after suddenly falling ill and presenting at hospital on multiple occasions complaining of shortness of breath

Duplex kidneys, or supernumerary kidneys, occur in just 1% of the world's population, with the little baby's condition going unnoticed until she was five months old

With GP surgeries and hospitals buckling under pressure and waiting times reaching record levels, Jane Symonsasks the experts how we can make sure we get the care we need, when we need it

While we're no longer required to test for these winter viruses - if unwell try to stay at home and avoid contact to prevent spread of infections to more vulnerable groups

Is there a particularly long-lasting virus circulating at the moment, are we catching back-to-back bugs, or is this simply a result of reduced immunity after the pandemic?

Experts discuss whether you should wear a face-mask or not, with a new variant of Covid-19 on the rise. Experts are split, but all say to use common sense and where one when it is appropriate, such as visiting a vulnerable person in hospital

As a new coronavirus variant spreads rapidly across the Continent, hospital cases and deaths are rising in line, leading immunologists to urge Brits to get vaccinated