Drugstore nasal spray recalled for bacteria contamination
Peak cold and flu season may be upon us, but you’ll want to take a second look at…
10-year-old girl dies from flu
A 10-and-a-half-year-old girl from central Israel died overnight from influenza, the Health Ministry reported. The ministry said the…
US in for severe flu season
The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a…
NHS warning as paracetamol should not be combined with these meds
Paracetamol is a common painkiller used to treat a variety of aches and pains – but there are…
‘I was prescribed co-codamol for a toothache and ended up taking 48 a day’
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Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Lessons from COVID-19 could help communities better prepare for the next pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided researchers with a wealth of information on contemporary successes and failures in combating…
NHS explains exact rules before taking Disprol, Hedex and Panadol
The NHS advises that several key groups of people should take steps before taking this medicationA female customer…
HSE says this Covid symptom may mean you need urgent medical help
The HSE is warning people in Ireland to seek urgent medical help if certain Covid symptoms worsen.A persistent…
Machine learning model can accurately predict avian influenza outbreak patterns in Europe
Local factors such as seasonal temperature, the year-dependent water and vegetation index, and data on animal density can…
One common medication that pharmacist says ‘isn’t much better than a placebo’
A pharmacist has shared which over-the-counter mediciation she would ‘never buy’.A pharmacist has shared the one common medicine…
‘It’s what my family has used for generations’ – The Irish Times
When you have … a hacking coughHydrate with teas For Dr Ricardo José, consultant in respiratory medicine, hydration…