Published at 16:00 on Thu 1st March 2012
Flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It spreads easily from person to person; at home, at school, at work, at the supermarket, on the train. It gets passed on when someone who already has flu coughs or sneezes and is transmitted through the air by droplets.(1)
Published at 09:33 on Mon 6th February 2012
As the cold snap continues many of us are turning the thermostat on our central heating up to the max in an effort to keep warm. But burning fuel – whether you use gas, oil, coal or wood – comes with its own health risk; that is the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Published at 23:34 on Sat 1st October 2011
The start of the colds and flu season is almost upon us, which means it's time for the estimated 16 million people in England alone who are eligible to get their free flu jab.
Published at 15:52 on Fri 23rd September 2011
Every winter between 50 and 200 in every 100,000 people see their GPs because they have seasonal flu – and that's not counting those who get sick without getting help.
Published at 15:49 on Fri 23rd September 2011
If you catch a cold this winter, chances are you'll take a decongestant medicine to relieve your blocked-up nose.
Published at 15:42 on Fri 23rd September 2011
Prevention may be the best medicine, but here's how to soothe your symptoms if you do go down with a cold this winter, including how your pharmacist can help.
Published at 15:31 on Fri 23rd September 2011
Since the temperature has started to drop and winter is fast approaching, here's a quick guide to what causes both asthma and eczema including what you can do to relieve your symptoms (and how your pharmacist can help).
Published at 15:00 on Fri 23rd September 2011
With the cold and flu season in full swing, pharmacist Mitesh Patel answers your questions about over-the-counter remedies