Sharp rise in vaping among young adult non-smokers

A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.

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NHS Covid booster jab campaign gets under way

The NHS autumn booster campaign began on 3 October but Covid vaccines are also available privately.

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Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch

A surgeon is alleged to have used a Swiss Army knife because he could not find a sterile scalpel.

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Steep fall in young smokers in past decade

Nearly 12% of UK adults smoked in 2023 - the lowest level since 2011, the Office for National Statistics says.

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Drowned mum 'watched cold water swimming programme'

Gaynor Lord, 55, was found in a river a week after she disappeared, an inquest hears.

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Lucy Letby: Experts tell BBC about medical evidence concerns

Doctors and scientists' concerns contribute to speculation about the safety of the nurse's convictions.

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Sperm donor cash rises by £10 as UK faces shortage

The £10 rise comes into effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October.

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