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Over one million never-smokers now vape as UK smoking rates hit record low

More than one million UK adults who have never smoked now vape regularly, with vaping surpassing smoking for the second consecutive year. Adults aged 25–35 lead adoption rates as new restrictions on both products take effect.

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A woman vapes at an outdoor bar. She wears sunglasses and sits in the sun.

Kenya records first Ebola death as Bundibugyo outbreak deepens across region

Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as a Kenyan national who lived in the DRC dies in Nairobi. The Bundibugyo outbreak has killed 3,901 across the DRC, with vaccine research underway.

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A health worker prepares to administer a vaccine developed for a strain of the Ebola virus at the Provincial Laboratory of Ituri in the north-eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on September 19, 2026

Bird flu confirmed in Lewis as protection zones established

A case of bird flu has been confirmed on a property in Ness, Lewis, prompting authorities to establish a two-mile protection zone and six-mile surveillance zone. Poultry keepers in the affected areas have been instructed to monitor their animals for infection and report any signs to their veterin...

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A close up of a hen. The bird's feathers are red and it has a pink comb and wattles. The hen is standing in an open, grassy area and there are others hens in the background.

Ten NHS trusts referred over patient consent issues with bedroom monitoring cameras

Ten mental health trusts have been referred to the health regulator after failing to properly obtain patient consent for bedroom monitoring technology. The issue emerged during the Lampard Inquiry into deaths in Essex mental health units.

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The Oxevision technology, an infrared camera, near the ceiling in the corner of a bedroom. It is in a white rectangular box and small white lights can be seen at one end.

10-Minute GP Slots Hampering Cancer Screening, Welsh Doctors Warn

Welsh GPs say 10-minute appointment slots are making it harder to conduct thorough gynaecological cancer checks and early detection. Research shows half of surveyed doctors view limited consultation time as a major barrier, while inequalities in cancer outcomes persist between affluent and depriv...

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Dr Amara Naseem is sitting in a GP's surgery, she is wearing a cream-coloured headscarf and a light brown top. She has on rectangular tortoiseshell glasses and a medical bin can be seen over her right shoulder

Community supermarket opens in Chatham shopping centre with affordable food and support services

A new community supermarket has opened in Chatham's Pentagon Centre, offering affordable groceries and wraparound support services including employment help and budgeting advice. The store redistributes surplus food to reduce waste while keeping prices low.

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Gina English from the SEK Community Food Shop in Chatham standing behind a bright display of fruit and vegetables

US monitoring death of Russian plague researcher in Siberia

The US is closely monitoring the death of a Russian plague researcher in Siberia. The technician died at the Anti-Plague Institute in Irkutsk; authorities found no plague in her samples. Nearly 200 contacts were tested; no plague cases were reported among them.

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Yersinia pestis plague bacteria, computer illustration

Dr Gray's maternity services pushed back to 2025 as review gets underway

Full maternity services at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin will not resume until 2025, NHS Grampian has announced, delaying the original end-of-year target. The delay comes as a nationwide review of Scotland's maternity services begins.

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Newborn baby's hand, with a hospital identification wristband round it, resting on an adult hand.

Nobel Prize honours breakthrough in mapping brain circuits behind emotions

Three scientists receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a technique using light to control nerve cells and map brain circuits underlying emotions and behaviour.

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Lampard Inquiry to issue interim findings within weeks on mental health safety

The Lampard Inquiry chair says interim recommendations on mental health patient safety could come within weeks. The inquiry is examining 2,000+ deaths in Essex mental health services and scrutinising monitoring technology like Oxevision.

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Baroness Kate Lampard sits at a table. She is wearing a black jacket and a white blouse with a tie at the neck. She has round framed tortoiseshell glasses and looks at the camera, sitting in front of the fireplace.

Cardiff mum trapped in mouldy flat seeks answers from council

A Cardiff mother says she is emotionally drained after two years living in a mouldy flat following a 2024 fire. While she owns her property, the council owns the building's lease and disputes the severity of the problem.

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A woman with dark blonde hair with glasses sits in a child's bedroom. There is mould on the walls

Man discovers testicular cancer after son's accidental kick

A Welsh man discovered he had testicular cancer only after his young son accidentally kicked him during play. His experience highlights a broader crisis: one in three men in Wales die before 75, prompting calls for a dedicated men's health strategy.

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Ben Lidgey is wearing a grey cycling helmet and glasses. He is sat on a bicycle. Ben is wearing a black T-shirt with the visible text “MOVEMBER AMBASSADOR.” Trees and greenery are in the background with a partly cloudy sky.

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