Flu cases in the UK are on the rise, leading to high hospitalisation rates, prompting NHS GP Dr Tim Mercer to recommend prioritising sleep, hydration, and nourishing foods to naturally fight off the flu. Peppermint tea is suggested as a remedy to help open airways, along with hot drinks and cold and flu medications containing menthol. Timing medication intake to coincide with sleep can be beneficial, while staying hydrated and resting are emphasized to support immune function. The NHS advises rest, warmth, pain relief medication, and hydration for flu management.
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‘Kind of nobody took any notice’, alleged victim told police, Rochdale sex abuse trial hears
A woman known as Girl B alleges she was sexually abused by older Asian men as a teenager, but her concerns were not taken seriously. Eight men, including Mohammed Zahid, Kasir Bashir, and Mushtaq Ahmed, deny a range of sexual offenses, including rape, against two girls between 2001 and 2006. Girl B described being "passed around" for sex by men who couldn't speak English, feeling disconnected during the abuse, and receiving money for her compliance,...
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