We spend a lot on over-the-counter cold and flu remedies — more than £250 million a year in the UK alone — to tackle the misery of blocked noses, tickly coughs and sore throats.
But could we be wasting our money?
A ruling earlier this month by a panel of special advisers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — which oversees the use of medicines in the U.S. — has sent shockwaves through the multi-million-pound cold and flu product
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Chelsea target Moises Caicedo may have effectively blocked his own move to Stamford Bridge. The decision to sign a new contract earlier this year has put Brighton in a strong bargaining position with the Blues, who recently had a big-money offer rejected by the south coast outfit.
Caicedo saw his wages go through the roof when he penned a new four-year deal at the Amex Stadium. The midfielder’s superb performances were rewarded with a boosted pay packet back in March
As it stands, the Argentinian boss has only brought in one new signing, Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal, with Christopher Nkunku, Angelo Gabriel and Kendry Paez all signings made by the club’s co-sporting directors before his arrival on July 1.
Pochettino has made it clear to his bosses that he needs another addition in midfield, with the 21-year-old his top target, while Mohammed Kudus and Michael Olise have emerged as possible targets. It remains to be seen, however, whether Chelsea will
