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Gail's Sandwich Contains More Salt Than Nearly Five McDonald's Cheeseburgers

A Gail's smoked chicken Caesar club sandwich contains 6.88g of salt, exceeding daily limits and more than nearly five McDonald's cheeseburgers, raising health concerns over hidden salt in popular sandwiches.

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Bed-Bound Woman on Mull Faces Mainland Care Home Due to Staff Shortage

Margo Baxter, an 85-year-old bed-bound woman on Mull, faces relocation to a mainland care home due to staff shortages. Her family now provides care amid concerns about the quality and availability of support on the island.

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MPs Urge Ban on Sunbed Ads and Enhanced Warnings to Combat Skin Cancer

MPs call for banning sunbed ads and enhanced warnings to prevent skin cancer, urging education, stricter regulations, and combating misinformation online.

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Mamau'n Mynegi Pwysau Cyfryngau Cymdeithasol ar Ddelwedd Corff Ôl-Genedigaeth

Mae mamau fel Cat Jane yn mynegi pryderon am bwysau cyfryngau cymdeithasol ar ddelwedd corff ôl-genedigaeth, gan drafod effaith negyddol sylwadau ar-lein a phwysau perffaith ar famau newydd.

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Expert Urges Comprehensive Safety Review at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Safety expert Andrew Poplett urges a full risk assessment of Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital amid ongoing concerns over infections and building design flaws. Families and inquiry lawyers call for more evidence on hospital safety as investigations continue.

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Rising Cooking Gas Prices in Asia Threaten Public Health and Energy Progress

Rising LPG prices in Asia, driven by Middle East conflicts, force families to use polluting fuels like firewood, worsening health risks and reversing energy progress.

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A woman carries a bundle of firewood on her head. Her face is wrapped with a bright pink scarf so only her eyes are visible; she wears a blue patterned short-sleeved dress and bracelets on each arm.

Daily Pill May Prevent Weight Regain After Stopping Obesity Injections

A new daily pill, orforglipron, may help maintain weight loss after stopping obesity injections, showing promise in trials and potentially offering a more convenient alternative to injections.

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Study Reveals UK Elevator Capacities Lag Behind Rising Obesity Rates

A study reveals UK and European elevator weight limits have not kept pace with rising obesity, raising safety and inclusion concerns.

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Fitness Influencer Cat Jane Addresses Postpartum Body Criticism on Social Media

Fitness influencer Cat Jane discusses the challenges of postpartum body image and social media criticism, highlighting the pressure on new mothers and the importance of embracing imperfections.

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Ten Cruise Passengers from Saint Helena and Ascension Island Flown to UK for Hantavirus Monitoring

Ten passengers from Saint Helena and Ascension Island exposed to hantavirus on MV Hondius have been flown to the UK for isolation and monitoring. Clinical assessments continue, with WHO and UKHSA providing updates on the outbreak and repatriations.

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AFP via Getty Images A picture taken on 15 October 2017 from a hill shows Saint Helena's capital Jamestown, on the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena.

WHO Sees No Evidence of Major Hantavirus Outbreak from Cruise Ship

The WHO reports no current signs of a larger hantavirus outbreak from the MV Hondius cruise ship but warns the situation could change. Multiple cases and fatalities have occurred, with passengers and crew quarantined across several countries.

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Andres Gutierrez/Anadolu via Getty Images The first passengers from the MV Hondius depart for Tenerife Airport aboard a Spanish Military Emergency Unit bus, escorted by a member of Spainâs External Health Service, after disembarking at Granadilla Port in Tenerife, Canary Islands, on May 10, 2026.

Lidl Ireland Recalls Irish Chicken Breast Fillets Due to Salmonella Risk

Lidl Ireland recalls two Irish chicken breast fillet products due to salmonella contamination. Consumers are advised not to eat affected batches with a use-by date of 12 April.

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