BBC Doctor Warns: Christmas Trees Can Trigger Allergy Symptoms Friday, December 12, 2025 christmas allergies hayfever antihistamines allergyrelief christmastree health pollen asthma winter Millions of British households embrace the tradition of real Christmas trees, with around 10 million live pines purchased each year. However, a BBC doctor is raising awareness that these festive favourites could trigger … Read More
Child Rescued After Car Overturns in Cotswolds Accident Tuesday, December 9, 2025 cotswolds accident rescue winter traffic emergency police driver child rollover A driver and a child were trapped inside a vehicle after it overturned in a single-vehicle accident in the Cotswolds earlier today, Tuesday, December 9. Emergency services from the Stow-on-the-Wold police station, along with … Read More
Winter Virus Alert: UKHSA Advises Staying Home Amid Rising Flu and RSV Cases Monday, December 8, 2025 ukhsa influenza rsv winter virus health respiratory hospital symptoms prevention Health authorities in the UK are urging people to stay home if unwell as cases of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) increase. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported a noticeable uptick in these … Read More
Brits Grapple with 'Worst Lurgy Ever' as Hospitalisations Soar to Record Levels Monday, December 8, 2025 flu lurgy nhs hospitalisations respiratory covid19 vaccination infections rsv winter The UK is currently facing a significant outbreak of a debilitating respiratory illness, commonly referred to as the ‘worst lurgy ever.’ Sufferers report persistent coughs lasting for weeks, often with symptoms … Read More
Brits Urged to Take Caution as UKHSA Reports Sharp Rise in Flu Cases This Winter Friday, December 5, 2025 flu ukhsa nhs influenza hospitalisations winter health vaccination emergency outbreak Health authorities across the UK have issued a serious warning as flu cases and related hospitalizations are increasing rapidly this winter. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently reported a significant surge in … Read More
Why Strange Ear Noises May Spike Next Week as Hospitals Prepare for Surge Friday, December 5, 2025 tinnitus weather audiology earhealth winter hospitals pressure cold hearing allergies As winter temperatures drop, hospitals are gearing up for a predictable rise in admissions related to ear problems. In December alone, emergency departments typically see an average of 3,292 visits per hospital for … Read More