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Do any natural remedies work for the common cold? Feature
As days get shorter and temperatures go down, many of us will find ourselves fighting off well-known cold symptoms, including a sore throat, a runny nose, coughing and …
What it's like to have lupus Feature
You may have heard of lupus, but if someone asked you about this poorly understood condition, would you know enough to answer? It's estimated that lupus affects …
Should you give painkillers to children? Feature
All parents will be familiar with the importance of keeping child painkillers to hand. They can reduce fever, soothe aches and pains and generally help a worried parent …
What it's like to have an invisible disability Feature
In the UK, there are approximately 13.9 million people living with a disability. But only a small percentage have illnesses that can actually be seen. Those living with …
Vaccination myths you need to stop believing Feature
Despite immunisation being one of the most effective public health measures ever introduced - currently preventing 2-3 million deaths a year - there’s still a growing …