Health I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned 2026-05-16 01:56:15 Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies. Source
Health What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases 2026-05-15 20:38:27 Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools Source
Health Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting? 2026-05-15 15:55:54 What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Source
Health What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine? 2026-05-15 11:59:31 A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire. Source
Health What sugar does to your body 2026-05-14 13:18:13 Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it has lots of sugar? Source
Health Streeting hails NHS progress as key hospital waiting time milestone met 2026-05-14 11:45:45 Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks. Source
Health How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? 2026-05-13 15:38:41 Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. Source
Health Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers 2026-05-13 12:57:35 Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch". Source
Health MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer 2026-05-13 12:37:30 A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable. Source
Health How are countries responding to hantavirus? 2026-05-13 10:36:54 The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks. Source
Health Patients of retired dentist warned of bloodborne viruses, including HIV 2026-05-13 08:17:55 Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic. Source