Thursday, May 14, 2026

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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Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs

The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

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Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town

Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Newcastle's Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help

Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city's Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other. Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to "check in".

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