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. Read More
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‘My baby scratches and scratches’: Families say their homes are making their children sick
A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation. Read More
US Navy chief leaving post ‘effective immediately’, Pentagon says
Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding. Read More
Rogue sperm donor who says he’s fathered 180 children won’t be on child’s birth certificate
The child’s mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child’s life. Read More
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. Read More
Breast cancer type study ‘critically under-funded’
Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research. Read More
I’m on six different NHS waiting lists – it’s taking over my life
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales. Read More
Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
Beer provides “substantial levels” of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research. Read More
Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy
Saffie’s mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like “someone waved a magic wand”. Read More
UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK. Read More