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Cold & Flu

Cold and flu are caused by different viruses. If you're healthy, you can usually treat yourself at home but if you have an underlying health condition you need to see your doctor as complications brought on by flu can be life-threatening.
Cold and flu are caused by different viruses. If you're healthy, you can usually treat yourself at home but if you have an underlying health condition you need to see your doctor as complications brought on by flu can be life-threatening.

Latest articles

A woman drinking tea, helping to prevent get a cold

A woman drinking tea, helping to prevent get a cold

11 ways to stop and prevent a cold

Want to know how to prevent colds? Find info on how to prevent a cold when you feeling it coming and advice on how you can avoid getting a cold this winter.

Disinfect Coronavirus

Disinfect Coronavirus

Coronavirus: How to disinfect your house

How to disinfect your house and help to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) if someone you live with gets the infection

woman wearing a coat and scarf, using a tissue to wipe her nose

woman wearing a coat and scarf, using a tissue to wipe her nose

FAQs about common colds

What is the difference between cold and flu viruses? Do you have tell-tale symptoms of a sore throat, cough and runny nose? Here’s how to best treat them.

A Doctor or Nurse injecting a patients arm

A Doctor or Nurse injecting a patients arm

Should I have the flu jab? How does it work?

Getting a flu jab can be a serious consideration as we reach the colder months. We have put together a guide designed to help you decide.

man gargling to get rid of phlegm

man gargling to get rid of phlegm

10 ways to get rid of phlegm

Excess phlegm getting you down? Discover all you need to know about phlegm, including what can cause it, plus 10 ways to get rid of it.

man feeling dizzy head in hands

man feeling dizzy head in hands

Causes of lightheadedness

Lightheadedness is a feeling of faintness or dizziness that comes on quickly. Find out the causes of them as well as how to treat and prevent them.

woman with flu in blanket sneezing in tissue

woman with flu in blanket sneezing in tissue

How can I recover from the flu faster?

This article looks into the best treatment for flu to recover faster. We also explore the stages of flu and how long you can experience symptoms.

Why do I keep coughing

Why do I keep coughing

Why do I keep coughing?

Do you keep coughing but have no idea why? Read on to discover what might be causing your cough.

zinc lozenges

zinc lozenges

Do zinc lozenges for colds really work?

Can zinc lozenges really help prevent colds? This post explores the theory behind zinc for colds and whether it actually works.

coronavirus

coronavirus

Coronavirus FAQ and how to stay safe

Get clued up on the coronavirus COVID-19 and discover what you can do to help protect yourself and others from the flu-like virus.

Liquorice root sticks on top of each other.

Liquorice root sticks on top of each other.

The top 8 liquorice root benefits

Want a sweet way to support your health naturally? Liquorice extract could be for you! Not quite the same as the old-school sweet… learn about the top 8 liquorice root benefits, as well as the risks and side effects of this herbal product.

sore throat cures

sore throat cures

The 10 best home remedies to ease a sore throat

Here are 10 of the best natural and herbal remedies to ease a sore throat and help soothe some of that pain and irritation away.

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