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Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say

UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinated

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Is it true that … houseplants freshen the air in our homes and offices?

If you want to seriously oxygenate your rooms with greenery, you’re going to need a lot of space

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Is it true that … having a hot drink will cool you down?

A warm cup of tea can trigger sweating and lower your body temperature, but only if you’re in an airy space

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

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Is it true that … beards are unhygienic?

People assume that those with facial hair are more likely to harbour bacteria on their faces than the clean-shaven – but the truth is more tangled

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Is it true that … you have five seconds’ grace after dropping food on the floor?

Many of us have reassured ourselves with the ‘five second rule’, but bacteria can transfer almost immediately – and sticks around for hours

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

The truth about health patches: can they really treat stress, spots and lost libido?

For three weeks, I wore stickers on my skin supposed to address all sorts of conditions. Are they a panacea, problem or performance?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20

Is it true that … you lose most body heat from your head?

This 1970s notion is a bit of a myth – but it’s still a good idea to wear a hat if it’s cold out

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

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Is it true that … going out when it is chilly can make you catch a cold?

Respiratory infections are more common in winter, but it’s largely because we spend more time indoors in close contact with other people

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Live Forever? by John S Tregoning review – adventures in mortality

A professor turns human guinea pig as he attempts to discover the secret to a longer life

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

What You Need To Know About HMPV

Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears that the situation is comparable to the beginnings of Covid-19 five years ago.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025

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