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One dead and two more ill after meningitis outbreak in Berkshire
Cases follow a recent outbreak in Kent that killed two and left more than a dozen others in hospital in MarchOne person has died and two more are being treated after an outbreak of meningitis in Berkshire, health officials have said.It follows a major outbreak in Kent, linked to a Canterbury nightclub, that killed two people and left more than a dozen others needing hospital treatment in March. On Thursday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed new cases had been found in Reading, and...
Hantavirus Is Scary. Your Daily Habits Are More Dangerous.
InnovationHealthcareHantavirus Is Scary. Your Daily Habits Are More Dangerous.ByJohn Samuels,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Samuels is the Founder/CEO of Wellworth healthcare advisory firm.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 01:01pm EDTHantavirus may capture headlines, but chronic conditions continue to account for the vast majority of preventable illness and death.gettyOne of the greatest challenges in public health is not identifying danger. It is...
Wes Streeting vowed to fix ‘broken’ NHS but critics say he failed to deliver
NHS experts and MPs say he ‘told a good story’ as health secretary while kicking the difficult cans down the roadUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting’s 22 months in office was characterised by relentless media interviews, newspaper editorials and Department of Health and Social Care press releases. They portrayed a dynamic health secretary who was clearing up the mess he inherited in the NHS, pushing ahead with radical changes and making progress on what matters most to patients – acce...
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCA young person has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South East said close contacts of those affected were being offered antibiotics as a precaution. It said information has been shared about the infection with students and parents at all affected schools but the risk to the wider public was low. Rachel Mearkle, a consultant in...
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Crime Software company owner convicted for running "cold, calculated" $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen May 14, 2026 / 12:38 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The owner of a healthca...
Millions of unpaid UK carers ‘living in agony’, says Louise Casey
Government social care commissioner says system relying on exhausted unpaid carers to plug gaps in supportUK politics live – latest updatesMillions of unpaid carers in the UK are “living an agony” while propping up an outdated, fragmented and confusing social care system, Louise Casey, the head of the government’s adult social care commission, has said.Lady Casey, who is leading an independent review of adult social care, criticised a system that “still behaves as if we are living in 1948 and no...
Heatwaves are now everyday disasters – governments need to do more to protect people
Heatwaves are a growing global threat to human health, wellbeing and livelihoods. Across 12 major European cities during the summer of 2025, a ten-day period of extreme heat led to 2,300 deaths – 1,500 of them were attributed to climate change amplifying temperatures by 1-4°C. Heatwaves were responsible for nearly half a million global deaths every year from from 2000 to 2019. In addition to their health risks, European heatwaves in 2025 contributed to regional glaciers melting and wildfires...
Eight people died AVOIDABLE deaths on DoorDash executive's Lake Tahoe pleasure cruise because of two simple mistakes, report reveals
Eight people died AVOIDABLE deaths on DoorDash executive's Lake Tahoe pleasure cruise because of two simple mistakes, report revealsBy EMMA RICHTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:46, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 16:46, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
US supreme court says man who lost leg can sue logistics firm over truck crash
Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding driver, says top US freight broker should be liableThe supreme court on Thursday allowed a man to sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash, a decision that could have ripple effects across the trucking industry.The US’s highest court ruled unanimously in favor of Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding truck driver on an Illinois highway in 2017. Continue reading.....
Activities that challenge your mind may help maintain brain health
Sponsored CBS Mornings Challenging your mind can help maintain brain health. Here are steps the Alzheimer's Association recommends. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles T...
How to challenge your mind to keep your brain healthy
Exercising your brain, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia. Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on challenging your mind as part of a three-part series "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action." Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" and the "(re)think your brain" initiative at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
Life expectancy gaps show reality of 'Two Britains' as health slides backwards
New statistics have shown a stark divide between Brits, with startling healthy life expectancy gaps showing how those living and retiring within the same country won't necessarily experience the same old age
Mother of killer Valdo Calocane slams ‘broken’ mental health system
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'Extraordinary' British student who died of cancer could become first Gen Z saint as Catholic church begins canonisation process
'Extraordinary' British student who died of cancer could become first Gen Z saint as Catholic church begins canonisation processGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy FRANCINE WOLFISZ, NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:04, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 16:06, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
LA Mayor Karen Bass calls for meth users to receive taxpayer funded TEETH to help them get back on track
LA Mayor Karen Bass calls for meth users to receive taxpayer funded TEETH to help them get back on trackSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories Chilling secrets of young mom whose two children drowned after she fell asleep on the couch... as horrifying autopsy results are revealedBy JENSEN BIRD Published: 15:47, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 15:48, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Group of six passengers from hantavirus-plagued cruise ship have left the Netherlands are on their way to Australia to quarantine in Covid facility
Group of six passengers from hantavirus-plagued cruise ship have left the Netherlands are on their way to Australia to quarantine in Covid facilityA plane of evacuees from MV Hondius is headed to PerthThe flight left the Netherlands on ThursdayIt will land at the Pearce RAAF Base on FridayREAD MORE: The 'super-spreader' theory that explains why hantavirus ravaged cruise ship - as WHO tells countries to prepare for more cases By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 15:40, 14 May 202...
Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius: How climate change may be fuelling the spread
Departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, the MV Hondius set sail on the “Atlantic Odyssey”, a 33-day voyage envisioned as the pinnacle of expedition cruising for nature enthusiasts. Destined for Praia, Cape Verde, the vessel was charted to traverse the world’s most desolate reaches, including South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, and St Helena.
How to remove blackheads at home, according to experts
Skin CareThe best at-home blackhead treatments, according to dermatologistsEffective blackhead treatments will include acne-fighting and decongesting ingredients, including retinol, salicylic acid, lactic acid and charcoal.May 14, 2026, 10:19 AM EDTNicole SaundersBianca Alvarez Associate ReporterSkip to table of contentsThough dermatologists advise against using blackhead extractors at home, they said skin care treatments can be effective.Ulta; AmazonIf you have acne-prone skin, you’re probably...
UP thunderstorms: Death toll rises to 107; Yogi govt announces Rs 4 lakh compensation
Uttar Pradesh reels from devastating rains and thunderstorms, claiming over 100 lives and causing significant damage to homes and livestock. The state government has pledged Rs 4 lakh compensation for each deceased and is actively monitoring relief efforts. Meanwhile, advanced AI-powered weather forecasting systems have been launched to enhance early warnings for extreme weather events nationwide.
The toxic aftermath of the L.A. area fires: Why residents fear it’s not safe to go home
Sixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan Bush / NBC NewsEnvironmentThe toxic aftermath of the L.A. area firesSince the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents have found hazardous substances like lead and asbestos on their properties, fueling fear, conflict, and a patchwork of emerging research.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:...