Wellness

A twitchy eyelid is annoying, and it’s easy to assume it must be a magnesium deficiency. That was my first…

Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the same…

Honey feels like one of those simple foods, until you stand in front of a shelf and realise there are…

During summer and winter, UKHSA and the Met Office monitor weather forecasts to help health and social care professionals, emergency…

Adenovirus might not be a household name like flu or the common cold, but it’s one of the most common…

Routine childhood vaccinations provide children with protection against a range of diseases that can be very serious. Why is this…

Recently updated on November 17th, 2025 at 8:26 pm Working nights isn’t easy. Your sleep’s all over the place, your…

Our scientists are tracking influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses and they need your help. Join our FluSurvey UK-wide citizen…

You’re standing in a shop, trying to make better, healthier choices, and then you spot the word multigrain on a…

This blog post was reviewed and updated in December 2025. Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug (although you…