Why I’ll need earplugs to get through Christmas dinner.

Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for Lottie, a 23-year-old, as the sounds of other people chewing, slurping, and sniffling trigger an overwhelming sense of discomfort. "I get this…

Flu outbreak: How are hospitals in your area affected?

Hospitals across the United Kingdom are currently grappling with a significant surge in influenza cases this winter, placing considerable strain on healthcare services and frontline staff. This escalating situation necessitates…

Mutated H3N2 flu virus is circulating – should you buy a vaccine this year?

Flu has arrived early this winter, accompanied by a new, mutated strain of the H3N2 virus, a subtype of seasonal influenza A. While some are colloquially referring to it as…

Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say

To monitor flu rates, the UKHSA employs a multi-faceted approach, meticulously analyzing data from various sources. This includes systematic sample testing conducted within hospital settings and across a broad network…

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries

In a significant move to combat the pervasive effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Northern Ireland’s extensive network of public libraries will now be equipped with light therapy boxes. This…

Last minute offer may avert next week’s doctor strike

A potential breakthrough has emerged in the escalating dispute between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the government, with ministers presenting a fresh deal that could avert the planned five-day…