French national from hantavirus cruise ship shows symptoms during airlift
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris “until further notice”, France’s prime minister says. Source link
I tried the Gail’s ‘saltiest’ sandwich in the UK
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.…
UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic
Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further. Source link
Is Keir Starmer meeting his NHS, homes and economy pledges?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?…
How worried should we be about getting Hantavirus?
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public? Source link
What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools Source link
First women-only mental health crisis house to open in Swindon
Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation. Source link
Daily pill helps keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
In the US, where it is available, the price is cheaper than current injectables, at around $149 per month for the lowest dose, compared with…
Australia: Patients of retired Sydney dentist warned of viruses including hepatitis and HIV
“The poor infection control practices at Dr Tam’s practice means all former patients may be at low risk of a blood borne virus…
What you need to know about the new health secretary James Murray
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Source link