Wellness

Croup is a common childhood condition that affects the windpipe, the airways to the lungs, and the voice box. It…

Measles is highly contagious so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. There…

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…