How to treat a fever: Top tips
It is extremely common for someone who is ill to develop a fever. What is a fever? A part of…
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Blue Monday 2024: 18 million days lost to mental health
Blue Monday 2024: 18 million days lost at work to mental health • New research reveals that 18 million days…
Flu pandemics followed by recurrent outbreaks for around two decades
Influenza pandemics cause a persistent increase in influenza mortality risk, lasting around two decades, according to new research analysing historical…
The flu season ultimate guide
As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the…
Growing flu viruses in specialised cells
A new study published in npj Vaccines has shown that growing influenza viruses in specialised cell lines, rather than chicken eggs, improves…
The VacSeen student led project
The VacSeen Project is a student-led initiative to vaccinate homeless people for free has received an “overwhelming response”, according to…
Flu – the ultimate survival guide
Covid-19 has dominated the news this year. As Autumn arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting the flu. But…
Professor Hugh Montgomery on Coronavirus
Intensive care specialist Professor Hugh Montgomery explains why this coronavirus far, far deadlier than Flu. https://youtu.be/Sg7RnPPKN48
What is pneumonia?
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by a variety of different pathogens,…
Please wash your hands
Most people in the UK don't wash their hands hands thoroughly enough to get rid of bacteria that can cause…
Our pigsty cars can give us flu
As a mum of three, I know just how dirty a family car can get. My children are grown up…
Indian summer flu
Will our Indian summer make the flu season any worse? In my opinion, yes, but not for the reasons you…