Flu season has arrived – and so have updated flu vaccines

As the autumn’s cool weather settles in, so does flu season – bringing with it the familiar experiences of sniffles, fever and cough. Every year, influenza – the flu –…

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the…