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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
'Such a let-down' - healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.
Surgeon's mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.
Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella...
BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
'Men should discuss their feelings more'
Men should discuss their feelings more
