Tuesday, October 6, 2026

One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping

Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.

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Monday, October 5, 2026

'Life-saving' charity for mums faces closing support

The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.

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GP 10-minute appointment slots 'making it harder to do cancer checks'

Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.

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Parents' plea for kidney transplant for daughter

Four-year-old Aryia needs a kidney transplant after doctors ruled out her parents as donors.

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I found out I had cancer when my son kicked me

Ben Lidgey was accidentally kicked in the testicles by his son, which may have saved his life

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Early Lampard findings could come within weeks

Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'

Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.

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