People who have big weekends tend to take more sickies at work. from shutterstock.com

Could a weekend of binge‑drinking worsen your cold?

There’s no doubt chronic alcohol abuse changes the body’s infection-defence system. But here’s what the research says on whether a binge-drinking weekend can make people more susceptible to illness.
The immune system is often the reason we feel unwell when we have an infection. Flickr/uneduex

Explainer: what is the immune system?

The immune system is an integral part of our body, keeping us safe from diseases – from the common cold to more severe illnesses such as cancer. The immune system is often the reason we feel unwell when…

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