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EXCLUSIVE: Every drug is identified by its Product Licensing number MailOnline found identical drugs being sold for different prices Use our table to find out where you can buy the same medication for much less  By Hannah Mcdonald For Mailonline Published: 09:55 EDT, 14 January 2023 | Updated: 12:35 EDT, 14 January 2023 With Britain currently battling the 'Kraken', a 'flu-nami' and an explosion of other bugs, remedies that promise to banish the sniffles are flying off the shelves.  But there's no reason to only trust potions made by brands such as Sudafed and Benylin. Own-brand alternatives sold at Boots, Superdrug and beyond can be exactly the same formula, with them only being cheaper because of different packaging. For example, Sudafed's Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night capsules, which cost up to £5 in pharmacies,...

It's mucus season—the time of year this sticky goo makes an appearance in the form of runny noses and phlegmy coughs. While most people are only aware of mucus when they are sick, their organs are blanketed with the stuff year-round. And, when it comes to the microbes living in our bodies, mucus is incredibly important. It provides a spatial and nutritional niche for diverse organisms to thrive, while also preventing them from getting too close to host tissues. Mucus also regulates microbial growth, metabolism and virulence, ultimately controlling the composition of microbial communities throughout the body. As such, scientists are looking at how to exploit mucus-microbe interactions to foster human health. What is Mucus? Mucins, the key components of mucus, are further embellished with glycan molecules. Source: Wu C.M. et al./npj biofilms and microbiomes, 2023 under a CC BY 4.0 DEED license. M...

Listen with Speechify Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been associated with a range of diseases including cancer and most recently the development of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Ninety percent of adults are infected with EBV. Despite its high prevalence and link to disease, no drug or approved vaccination can specifically target the virus within the body. A new study, published in th...

Chest congestion is when you have a lot of phlegm in your chest that won't come up—no matter how hard you cough. You can get rid of this mucus in your chest by using home remedies like hot steam, soup, and certain medications. These and other remedies can relieve chest congestion. However, it's important to note they are not cures for the infection responsible for the mucus production in your chest. Here's what you need to know, including when to see a healthcare provider about chest congestion. Getting moisture into the air with a humidifier can be a helpful home remedy for chest congestion. It doesn't work for everyone, but it's worth a try as long as you use it safely, Alan Mensch, MD, a pulmonologist and senior vice president of medical affairs at Northwell Health's Plainview Hospital in Plainview, New York, told Health . However, it's crucial to use humidifiers safely. Humidifiers can breed mold and fungi, which can cause other infect...

During cold and flu season, it's a safe bet that congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose are signs you're coming down with something. But when trees blossom or lose their leaves, how can you tell if you have a cold or just allergies? Sometimes, figuring out the difference can be tricky since colds and allergies can make you cough or lead to a sore throat. However, other symptoms like fever and chest discomfort aren't characteristic of allergies. Here's what you need to know about the differences between allergies and colds. Symptom Comparison: Allergies vs. Colds    Allergies Colds Chest discomfort Yes, but rarely Yes, mild to moderate Cough  Yes, sometimes Yes Exhaustion No No Fatigue or weakness Yes, sometimes Yes, sometimes Fever No Yes, but rarely General aches and pains Yes, mild No Headache Yes, but not common Yes, but not common ...

AMA News Wire What doctors wish patients knew about which cold medicines work Jan 19, 2024 There's a reason they call it the common cold. It happens a lot, especially in the wintertime. With runny noses, sore throats and persistent coughs, patients' demand for effective cold remedies is understandable. But does cold medicine help relieve symptoms of the common cold? It depends. But knowing how to find relief from the common cold and what cold medicines to use is key. There are more than 200 viruses that can cause a cold, but rhinoviruses are the most common type, affecting more than 3 million people in the U.S. each year. Symptoms of the common cold typically peak within three to five days and can include sneezing, stuffy and runny nose, sore throat, coughing and fever. Some symptoms—especially runny or stuffy nose and cough—can last up 14 days...

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka revealed he had a staph infection before competing in the main event of UFC 295 in November 2023. Prochazka, appearing on The MMA Hour on January 15, was resolute in his defeat to Alex Pereira, but revealed he had suffered from an infection before accepting the bout: "[It was the small details] which was the main thing in that fight," Prochazka explained. "I'm very happy that that fight [reminded me] of these mistakes because more than everything I like to make myself better in fighting; in life; in everything... "... There was many f***-ups in preparation. ....Because the staph [infection]," Prochazka revealed. "After the fight I fought with that [the infection] more than one month. About five weeks before the fight was totally --- yeah," Prochazka looked dejected. Procazka revealed the infection started on his leg until it started to travel through his bloodstream, affecting his ear. Staph is ...

The holiday season is in full swing in Center City, and retail industry observers say most merchants are feeling more optimistic this December after years of anxiety about the future of downtown's shopping district. On Chestnut Street, upscale clothier Boyds is contributing to the festive atmosphere with a holiday market on the fourth floor that features a variety of small merchants selling high-end gifts. The seasonal debut of this long vacant space is part of Boyds' comeback after the pandemic and the extensive damages the store suffered on the night of the protests against the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police during the summer of 2020. "Center City is definitely coming back, but it takes time," said Andrew Gushner, whose family has owned and operated Boyds for four generations. "That's why we're doing this: to drive traffic for holiday shopping and get people to come back to the city." A recent report from the Center City District, a b...