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Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 15:28
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
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How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 03:28
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
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How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 03:28
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
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Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 18:03
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
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Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 03:01
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.
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Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 18:52
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.
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Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 18:48
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
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Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 18:48
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:02
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:00
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:00
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:47
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
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Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:47
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
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Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 04:07
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
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Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 04:07
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
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Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 09:14
The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.
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Flu jabs offered in pub in vaccination drive

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 09:28
Regular pop-up vaccination clinics are available at The Bevy community pub in Brighton.
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Libraries to host community events over winter

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 09:46
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
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Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 17:33
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
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Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 17:33
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
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