Friday, May 15, 2026

What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases

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

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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?

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

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 has lots of sugar?

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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.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Patients of retired dentist warned of bloodborne viruses, including HIV

Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.

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