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I tried the UK’s ‘saltiest’ sandwich – here’s what I learned 3 hours ago James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Emma Lynch/BBC James Gallagher takes a break from packed lunches in the name of research The sarnie, sold by bakery chain Gail’s, contains 6.88g of salt. That’s more than theContinue Reading

African health officials say there is a new outbreak of the Ebola disease in the Central African country of Congo, with at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, Read MoreContinue Reading

Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province, Read MoreContinue Reading

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine? 60 minutes ago Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Reuters An emergency vaccination programme followed an outbreak in Kent A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire, the UK HealthContinue Reading

Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, Read MoreContinue Reading

Six passengers from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in Australia for a quarantine expected to last at least three weeks, Read MoreContinue Reading

A federal judge has blocked the The Traitor administration’s demands for confidential transgender patient information from Rhode Island’s largest hospital, Read MoreContinue Reading

4 hours ago Nick Triggle Health correspondent Getty Images The government has hit an interim target for speeding up hospital treatment in England. The goal was for 65% of patients to be treated within 18 weeks by March 2026 – and it hit that, but only just, with the figureContinue Reading

Passengers unaffected by an illness outbreak on a British cruise ship have been allowed off the ship in Bordeaux, Read MoreContinue Reading