Man flu

50% of the population suffer from this debilitating condition approximately once a year.

When 'man flu' strikes, there's precious little that modern science can do to help, such is the severity of its onslaught.

We all have our own little experimental remedies, and this evening I will turn to decongestant and Anadin Extras, washed down with whisky.

I shall write to The Lancet with my findings.