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2 November 2021

Epilepsy Awareness Month: Five most common misconceptions about people with epilepsy

For Epilepsy Awareness Month, we address some of the major misconceptions about this common...
2 in 5 sinus pain sufferers said they have called in sick because of it.
5 February 2016

Illness Tops The List Of Wintertime Worries

Being ill topped the list of our wintertime worries.
Health on Female First
20 November 2015

Top tips to avoid colds and flu this winter

Want to avoid cold and flu this winter? Follow these top tips to avoid it.
Parenting on Female First
7 October 2014

Prevent the spread of cold & flu

15 million school days are missed in a year due to illnesses alone.
Parenting on Female First
1 September 2014

Back-to-school: 5 top tips for keeping healthy

Avoid illnesses and unwanted bugs with these back-to-school top tips.
Parenting on Female First
8 June 2013

Parenting Advice: The myths and facts about chickenpox

Many parents will have to battle with their child’s chickenpox so it’s best to be clued up about them. Here...
Do you have a cure for your cough?
18 December 2012

Coughing cure

Chesty coughs often linger around for weeks after other nasty symptoms of a cold have passed, causing lost...
Women don't have time to get sick and often push through their illnesses
18 December 2012

No time for sick days ladies, everyone else comes first

Selfless women are jeopardising their health by putting everyone else's needs first, research found...
Have you been taken ill?
16 December 2012

Nation hit by 'Stop & Drop' Syndrome

If you have finished work to start a holiday and then immediately become ill, you have probably suffered from...
Relationships on Female First
30 October 2012

Women wish partner would have better bedside manner

New research shows that married men are consistently poor at provide bedside manner and sympathy when their...
Health
29 September 2012

Brits ignoring serious health symptoms and avoiding GP

Two in five people are avoiding the doctor, even if they think their symptoms are serious. Watch the video with...
10 medical reasons for feeling tired
27 June 2011

10 medical reasons for feeling tired

Many health conditions can cause fatigue, including restless legs, diabetes and food intolerance.
The virus has killed 10 people in the last six weeks
14 December 2010

Swine flu this year more deadly than first thought

Swine flu this year is said to be more deadly than first predicted.