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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 affects our bodies.

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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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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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‘We’re right on track,’ says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit

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

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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 lunch”.

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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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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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