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Here's what the colour of your snot really means

Yes, it’s disgusting, but that gooey stuff coming from your nose is trying to tell you something.

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Jan 31st 2016, 8:45 AM

Feeling sick? That's your body telling you to stay at home

If you’re sick, your body wants you to stay in bed, it would seem.

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Jan 10th 2016, 3:00 PM

Not getting enough sleep? You're more likely to catch a cold

Those who sleep less than five hours were 4.5 times more likely to get sick.

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Sep 5th 2015, 7:30 AM

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has more than doubled in a week

The average age of those admitted is 59.

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Feb 7th 2015, 1:55 PM

Flu vaccine doesn't exactly match the flu that's going around

Yesterday the HSE warned that flu rates are on the rise.

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Jan 16th 2015, 6:01 PM

Ever wondered what a sneezing chicken sounds like? Wonder no more

Thank you, internet.

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Nov 1st 2014, 9:02 AM

Suffer from hay fever? We have some bad news

This summer is going to be “above average”.

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May 5th 2014, 10:15 AM

How to sneeze properly

Do it wrong and you could break a rib.

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Mar 22nd 2014, 9:45 AM

Man flu exists! (It's the common cold)

Survey also shows that women are more resilient than men. Disclaimer: A woman wrote this article.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 3:18 PM