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Cigarette prices motivating more to give up - study
The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact - but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting.

BBC News, 23-04-2024 03:13:28

Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney
An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.

BBC News, 23-04-2024 03:00:57

Letby seeks permission for conviction appeal
Lucy Letby is applying for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of judges.

BBC News, 22-04-2024 12:50:23

Drug dealers offer BBC team deadly opioids
Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.

BBC News, 22-04-2024 12:35:28

Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.

BBC News, 22-04-2024 10:52:38

What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans?
We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes.

BBC News, 20-04-2024 18:50:51

Gender care review author attacks 'misinformation'
Dr Hilary Cass says adults who deliberately spread false information are putting young people at risk.

BBC News, 20-04-2024 17:18:06

Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign
Campaigner Andy Evans said it has raised awareness of those given infected blood products.

BBC News, 20-04-2024 13:14:57

Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'
Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.

BBC News, 19-04-2024 07:30:07

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

BBC News, 18-04-2024 23:00:43

What is the smoking ban and how will it work?
The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes.

BBC News, 18-04-2024 15:46:15

Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever
The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.

BBC News, 16-04-2024 14:11:41

Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules
The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines.

BBC News, 14-04-2024 06:57:54

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

BBC News, 11-04-2024 11:09:11

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

BBC News, 10-04-2024 01:41:50

What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

BBC News, 02-04-2024 16:19:15

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

BBC News, 28-03-2024 11:30:28

What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous?
The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.

BBC News, 21-03-2024 15:09:52

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