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“Unacceptable” Levels of Hidden Salt in UK’s Popular Sandwiches

May 2026

Almost half of the UK’s popular sandwiches qualify for a ‘high’ salt warning, as adults continue to consume an average of 40% above the daily recommended maximum salt intake.

Health + AI Tech Show: Social Acceptance of AI in Healthcare Settings

AI applications in healthcare see significant public support compared with other sectors, experts said at the Health + AI Tech Show.

Health + AI Tech Show: NHS England Rolls Out AI Discharge Summary Tool

An AI tool for patient discharge summaries has been rolled out at an NHS hospital trust, presented in an exclusive demo at the Health + AI Tech Show on 29th April 2026.

Extreme Temperatures Tied to Missed Paediatric Check-Ups

Extreme temperatures are tied to higher numbers of missed paediatric preventive care visits, a new study has found, adding to mounting climate crisis concerns.

Longer Daytime Naps Tied to Higher Mortality

Longer and more frequent daytime naps have been tied to higher mortality risk in a new prospective cohort study.

UK Healthy Life Expectancy Drops Over Past Decade

Healthy life expectancy has dropped by more than two years in the UK over the past decade, according to new analysis from The Health Foundation.

NHS and Public Health England letters

70% of Staff Say NHS Not Prepared for a Pandemic

7 in 10 NHS workers say the service is not ready for another pandemic, raising fresh concerns about NHS pandemic preparedness.

Transgender Cancer Care Discrimination Linked to Poorer Outcomes

Cancer care discrimination is more common in transgender and non-binary patients and is linked to poorer self-reported health outcomes.

UK Lifelong Smoking Ban for People Born After 2008 Clears Parliament

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, banning anyone born after 2008 from ever being legally sold tobacco across the UK, now awaits royal assent.

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