Inside Health: Hot Flushes, Meningitis Outbreak, and Low Vaccination Rates
BBC's Inside Health, presented by James Gallagher, covers several health topics: experiencing hot flushes and a new treatment; expert Q&A on a meningitis outbreak; examination of a bacterial meningitis outbreak in Kent; and a visit to Hackney, an area with low vaccination rates.
- James Gallagher experiences a hot flush and explores a new treatment.
- Experts answer key questions about a meningitis outbreak.
- Examination of a bacterial meningitis outbreak in Kent.
- Hackney has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
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Streeting says NHS 'right on track' as 18-week waiting target met
The UK government has achieved its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who said the NHS is 'right on track.'
- Interim target of 65% of patients treated within 18 weeks has been met.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the NHS is 'right on track.'
- Target applies to patients in England.
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Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
A study by Action on Salt & Sugar found that a premium sandwich contains more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers, highlighting a hidden health risk in lunch purchases.
- Action on Salt & Sugar warns of hidden health risks in lunch options.
- A premium sandwich was found to have more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers.
Source: BBC News