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Should I test for flu at home if I have the sniffles?

Should I test for flu at home if I have the sniffles?

Is it the flu, COVID or something else? That old rapid antigen test sitting in your cupboard may tell you. But this is what you need to know.

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Why do I seem to get sick as soon as I take time off?

If you get sick just in time for a weekend or your long-awaited holiday, it’s called ‘leisure sickness’. But is it real?

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3 bathroom items you shouldn’t really share, according to an expert

An infection control expert explains why sharing your razor, towel or toothbrush isn’t such a great idea.

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