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

Laura Barlow "could have lived for longer" had she been seen face-to-face, her husband believes.

The new study uses genome sequencing to detect more diseases earlier, when they can still be treated.

A new map showing 50 million neural connections is a 'huge leap' to understanding our own brains.

Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.

Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.

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

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

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

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

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

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

Medical chiefs say probe needed amid "increasingly acrimonious debate" about the role of PAs.

They are raising 105,000 to get her a drug abroad which is currently awaiting approval in the UK.

Fewer people got shots last year and if that repeats the UK could be in for a worse winter, experts warn.

Maren Sheldon says her sister Kris - founder of charity Coppafeel - was a "beacon of hope" for many people.

Women who worked at Harrods say they underwent medicals, including invasive sexual health tests.

The doctors' union had previously signalled it was critical of a review into gender identity services.

Some young patients Mr Yaser operated on have been left with life-altering conditions.

Michelle Sword fell into a diabetic coma after injecting what she thought was a dose of Ozempic.

Dr Ann Coxon is accused of carrying out intrusive" medical examinations on Harrods staff.

Mother-of-five Alice Webb, 33, died after reportedly undergoing a "Brazilian butt lift".

Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.

Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.

The new cancer test means a quicker diagnosis and better treatment options for patients.

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.

Health secretary comes out fighting after BBC reveals there is growing unease in NHS about approach.

Tom Mansfield died after taking caffeine powder which was the equivalent of 200 cups of coffee.

At least two doctors are reported to have carried out the examinations, including invasive sexual health tests.

There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say.

There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say.

Doctors had expected the child would die after UK court ruled his ventilator should be turned off.

Swiss police arrest several people after the controversial pod is used for the first time.

India has reported its first mpox case with the new strain that has been linked to the outbreak in Africa.

BBC Spotlight has discovered 44 disabled children have gone into care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.

Nurses are determined to stand up for themselves", the head of the Royal College of Nursing says.

The government calls the Tory-backed hospital-building programme in England "undeliverable and unaffordable".

Isabelle Cooper's family thank supporters of their campaign for awareness of PPA2 deficiency.

Labour is planning the biggest reimagining of the NHS in its history. Do these schemes provide the answer?

People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.

Genetics influence how adventurous or fussy a child is about food, the large study suggests.

Director Carey Born was so captivated by Neil Harbisson and his "eyeborg" she made a film about him.

Patients with bowel, gynaecological and head and neck cancers are more likely to face delays.

Elias Jaradeh worked for almost 24 hours on the wounded, many of whom lost eyes or the use of their hands.

Long waits for hospital eye treatment are growing and appointment delays hit a record, figures show.

A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.

UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.

Many of the maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are being seen elsewhere, England's NHS regulator says.