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One million people in England who weren’t smokers now vape – but it’s not as alarming as it sounds
One million people in England who weren’t smokers now vape – but it’s not as alarming as it sounds
1M non-smokers in England now vape. But experts say it’s less alarming than it seems
How Everton football club is easing strain on the NHS by taking on heart health
How Everton football club is easing strain on the NHS by taking on heart health
Starmer wants a ‘dramatic reimagining’ of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
Starmer wants a ‘dramatic reimagining’ of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
Top Stories
‘This will only intensify’: Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves
‘This will only intensify’: Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves
Disabled people’s health is ‘shockingly neglected’ in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
Disabled people’s health is ‘shockingly neglected’ in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
The NHS
‘It’s hell on Earth’: British doctors recall seeing ‘unimaginable suffering’ in Gaza
‘It’s hell on Earth’: British doctors recall seeing ‘unimaginable suffering’ in Gaza
Starmer and Streeting have talked the talk on mental health support – now they must walk the walk
Starmer and Streeting have talked the talk on mental health support – now they must walk the walk
Starmer wants a ‘dramatic reimagining’ of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
Starmer wants a ‘dramatic reimagining’ of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
NHS must ‘reform or die’ warns Starmer after report finds health service is in ‘critical condition’
NHS must ‘reform or die’ warns Starmer after report finds health service is in ‘critical condition’
Mental health
I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick
I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick
More than 1,400 people died while homeless in the UK in 2023: ‘People are dying at terrifying rates’
More than 1,400 people died while homeless in the UK in 2023: ‘People are dying at terrifying rates’
Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection
Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection
Mental health impact of debt and cost of living must stop being overlooked
