Health

Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Source link

3 months ago

I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich – here's what I learned

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt…

3 months ago

What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases

Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools Source link

3 months ago

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Source link

3 months ago

What sugar does to your body

Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it…

4 months ago

Streeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met

Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks. Source link

4 months ago

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. Source link

4 months ago

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy…

4 months ago

MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable. Source link

4 months ago

Australia: Patients of retired dentist asked to test for bloodborne virus

"The poor infection control practices at Dr Tam's practice means all former patients may be at low risk of a…

4 months ago