With the surge in flu cases this winter leading to a spike in hospital admissions, it's crucial for those battling colds, coughs, flu or any other similar winter viruses to be aware of an important ...

They are two of the staples of any home first-aid kit. Whether for a headache, muscle pain, fever or the flu, we have all turned to ibuprofen and paracetamol at some point for our health. But do we ...

11:06, Thu, Dec 11, 2025 Updated: 11:12, Thu, Dec 11, 2025 As a "superflu" and other winter illnesses circulate, an alarming number of people are becoming unwell across the country this winter. This ...

If you're coming down with the flu or suffering from aches, you may reach for paracetamol. Often praised for its ability to ease various pains and symptoms, around 200 million packets of this ...

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The NHS has advised caution when taking a common painkiller as it may interact badly with other medications. In the UK, many of us rely on over-the-counter drugs for everyday aches and illnesses. Of ...

SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Friday (Sep 26) there is “currently no robust scientific evidence” between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism in children, despite ...

Paracetamol is one the most commonly taken drug to treat fever and muscle pain. (Image: Canva) US President Donald Trump recently made headlines for his press conference, yet again. Not for his ...

Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has refused to distance himself from comments US President Donald Trump made linking ...

Singapore doctors refute claims linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism, citing decades of safe use and support from global medical organisations. Experts highlight the risks of untreated ...

The Trump administration has issued controversial advice about the possible causes of autism, suggesting the neurodevelopmental condition could be linked to the use of paracetamol in pregnancy. The ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has debunked United States President Donald Trump’s claim of a possible link between autism and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy. In a statement on Wednesday ...