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Why spending a day in bed when feeling ill could make it a lot worse
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It may seem instinctive to curl up in bed when under the weather, but it can lead to a couple of serious health issues
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There's up to 1,000 flu-related deaths in Ireland ever year and getting the jab could save lives
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418,526 people in at-risk groups over who hold a medical or GP visit card have got the flu vaccine since September
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Vegan mum's "secret recipe" to dodging the flu this winter uses very intimate ingredient
Recipes
Tracy Kiss boosts her immunity with a rather unusual recipe - and it's probably not for everyone
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Bella Hadid stuns in sheer black lace at Lyme disease charity bash with mum Yolanda Foster
Celebrity News
The supermodel and her mother have been battling the debilitating condition
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Where can you get the flu vaccine? Who should get it? Your questions answered
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More than 62,000 people got the flu vaccine in Ireland last year
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Pregnant Emily MacDonagh shows off her growing baby bump in tight green dress
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The 27-year-old, who is pregnant with her second child with Peter Andre attended a medical event in London
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How to tell if you've had a silent heart attack and not know - all the warning signs, symptoms and recovery
Heart attack
Every year thousands of people have heart attacks without knowing it and carry on as if nothing has happened. Here are the signs and symptoms to help.
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Are you a sharing snacker? Double dippers could be passing germs through their gross habits
Food
Next time you get your friends round for a social evening, try not to become fixated on their snack dipping habits
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Swine flu has claimed the lives of 11 people this winter
Irish News
A number of hospitals are restricting visitors to try and stem the spread of the virus which can be fatal
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Katie Price poses with 'poor little babies' after trip to the doctors as they all suffer with flu
Katie Price
The Loose Women star took a selfie with Bunny and Jett as they all look understandably fed up
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Avoid a cold this winter by having sex - and 12 other bizarre ways to stay healthy
Immune system
Having sex, enjoying a party and making a cup of tea are all included in our top tips - but what else could help you?
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Mariah Carey "doing well" after she was rushed to hospital in New York
Mariah Carey
The singer is on the mend after she was hospitalised in New York City after falling ill
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Mariah Carey rushed to hospital in New York for emergency treatment after falling ill
Mariah Carey
Star is said to have been admitted in the early hours of Wednesday
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Beware of Lyme Disease – it’s a nasty illness that could tick you off for years
Health
The news is full of scares about the condition and it’s important to be alert when out walking and to take action if you have the symptoms, says Dr Miriam Stoppard
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13 ways to avoid getting a cold this winter - including having sex
Immune system
The best ways to boost your immune system and keep colds at bay this winter - and the good news is, having sex is one of them
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'Germ clouds' containing millions of bugs surround EVERY human - and they show where you have been
Human body
The cloud is so distinct to each person that experts have even compared them to fingerprints
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I don't know about your office but this one has been like lurgy central
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Find yourself catching cold after cold? Notebook's Flavia feels your pain...
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Cronuts and massages - what are people looking for in YOUR town?
Google
Here is what people want the most in your city - according to Google
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Why flu could be worse for men: Scientists reveal why men suffer more than women
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A new study shows that men and women deal with sickness differently
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Can you guess the UK's most popular city for catching man flu?
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Almost one in 10 men are struck down with the illness at least three times in a typical year, according to a new study
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NHS flu vaccinations extended to older children in fight against winter colds
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Health guru Miriam Stoppard says four-year-olds will be offered the vaccine for the first time this year
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Man flu is NOT a myth: Scientists prove blokes have weaker immune systems than women
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Scientists from Harvard University have discovered men are more likely than women to suffer from pneumonia and other diseases
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Flu warning: Up to 1,000 could die in Ireland over the next few months say health chiefs
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People who are particularly at risk, such as the elderly and chronic illness sufferers, have been urged to get vaccinated
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'I thought it was freshers' flu': Student tells of horror after being hospitalised by venomous spider bite
Spiders
Bronwyn Gray, 18, said she "freaked out" after becoming the latest victim of a surge of arachnid attacks
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