All news on the topic: Flu

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Banish a blocked nose in 20 seconds with this simple hack - 'seriously works'
Suffering from a blocked nose can be an unpleasant experience, but Dr Karan Rajan has revealed his simple "health hack" for clearing congestion in seconds - and it's so easy
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Foreign Office issues Spain travel warning as country enforces face mask rules
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued advice for Brits who are soon to head to Spain after a surge in flu and coronavirus cases led the Spanish government to reintroduce face mask rules
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Spain holiday warning for Brits as face mask rules brought back in hotspots
Spain is joined by Germany, Italy and France in suffering from a winter rise in coronavirus and flu cases which has led the holiday hotspot to bring back face covering mandates in some areas
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Doctor shares simple hack for removing stubborn phlegm in seconds
Persistent phlegm can be frustrating when you’re suffering from the common cold or flu, but Dr Jun Reyes has shared his relieving technique for removing the mucus within seconds
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Woman's homemade cold remedy 'works wonders' on blocked noses and build up
Colds are common throughout the winter months - and there is nothing more frustrating than a blocked nose. But one woman has shared a hack to help ease the decongestion
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Covid cases surge across entire planet as UN explains 'unacceptable' gatherings
The head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says there were 10,000 Covid deaths during December, jumping by 42 per cent in nearly 50 countries
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Covid variant JN.1 becomes most common strain on Earth -symptoms to look out for
Experts have warned the most dominant Covid strain on the planet is now the new JN.1 variant; itself a mutation of Omicron which caused nightmares for people in Christmas 2021
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Weird early-pregnancy symptom you might confuse with feeling 'run-down'
While there are many obvious signs of pregnancy, there are a few more unusual symptoms to look out for - and one could be mistaken as just feeling a little run-down
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Driving with nasty cold or flu symptoms could land you hefty fine, experts warn
Driving experts have warned that it's important to check whether you're well enough to drive before you get behind the wheel, as if you're not, you could end up with a hefty fine
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Quick way to tell if you have an awful cold, flu, or Covid amid new JN.1 variant
With the rise in spread of the Covid variant JN.1, it can be tough to know whether you've got Covid, the flu, or a cold, as the symptoms are so similar - but there are subtle differences
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'Immune boosting' ginger shot recipe keeps colds at bay and aids weight loss
Ginger shots can work wonders for boosting your immune system and can even aid with weight loss, but they can be expensive - unless you make them at home yourself with this easy recipe
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New JN.1 Covid wave ‘may be biggest yet’ as expert warns over 'devious' strain
Professor Peter Openshaw, a virus expert at Imperial College London, is warning of a 'major surge' as the JN.1 variant spreads and described the virus strain as 'devious'
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New Covid subvariant Juno could spark huge rise in UK cases for two key reasons
As the UK enters 2024, two combining factors could lead to an increased spread of Covid as the highly mutated JN.1 sub-lineage continues to spread across the home nations
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Real reason everyone is sick right now - and why you can't seem to shift it
It seems as if everyone is struggling with a cold or flu at the moment - but a doctor has shared the reason why it seems as if it feels impossible to get rid of it
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Canary Islands bring back face mask rules amidst rise in Covid and flu cases
The Canary Islands are the latest Spanish hotspots to be bringing back face mask rules as Covid and flu case numbers soar across Spain and the islands
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Doctor issues warning after people start eating marshmallows to cure a cough
If you're struggling to sleep at night due to a sore cough you might have considered trying to eat marshmallows after a woman claimed her doctor recommended her to - but it might not be the best advice
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Five simple steps you can take to avoid catching the 'back to school' illnesses
Winter often sees a rise in common viruses like chickenpox, norovirus and flu which can keep children off school, but there are steps you can take to keep illness at bay
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New Covid variant could surge this week as kids go back to school, says expert
The JN.1 Omicron variant is highly infectious and has taken over as the dominant Covid variant in the UK - but Professor Sir Andrew Pollard says it's not the biggest threat to the vulnerable
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Mum had 'flu symptoms' before she passed away as kids opened Christmas gifts
Ashley Stanik, 33, tragically passed away whilst her children were opening presents on Christmas Day in Australia - her family have been left in the dark as her autopsy came back as inconclusive
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Common winter symptom could actually be a crucial sign of deadly cancer, says GP
While this common winter symptom would not usually set alarm bells ringing, it can be a sign of something far more serious than just a cold, GP Sarah Jarvis has warned
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Two tablespoons a day of common house item 'may help during cold and flu season'
Because honey contains a range of compounds, it may have certain advantages over other sweeteners, according to Maya Vadiveloo, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and associate professor of nutrition at the University of Rhode Island
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Dad-of-three thought he just had flu - but was given just six months to live
A heartbroken sister-in-law has shared how John Barker had complained of coming down with the flu before discovering shortly afterwards that he had only six months to live
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US hit by triple threat of flu, Covid and RSV as health officials sound alarm
The US is grappling with a triple threat of flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, with health officials urging people to get tested and vaccinated
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Vaccine and disease expert has surprising method of curing a cold – having sex
Dr Phil Sizer, an expert on cold and flu vaccines who taught Professor Chris Whitty, is now offering advice for Brits suffering with winter coughs and sniffles this festive season
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Pharmacist shares whether ibuprofen or paracetamol is better for colds and flu
A pharmacist has shared when it's best to take ibuprofen and paracetamol when you're feeling under the weather with a nasty cold or flu, as various illnesses spread around the UK this winter