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One million people who never regularly smoked now vape in England – study

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  • Monday, 09 Mar, 2026

A recent study has highlighted a concerning trend in England, revealing that approximately one million adults who have never smoked regularly are now…

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Newborns screened for genetic conditions in ‘world-leading’ NHS research

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  • Monday, 09 Mar, 2026

In a groundbreaking initiative, the NHS is launching a major study to screen newborns for over 200 rare genetic conditions. This ambitious project,…

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Alarm over rise in non-smokers vaping in England

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  • Monday, 09 Mar, 2026

A recent study reveals that around one million adults in England now vape despite never having been regular smokers, marking a sevenfold increase since…

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US has passed peak obesity, survey suggests. Is it the Ozempic effect?

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  • Monday, 09 Mar, 2026

Recent surveys suggest that the U.S. has possibly passed its peak obesity levels, with the introduction of medications like Ozempic being cited as…

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Doctors issue warning for upcoming ‘tripledemic’

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  • Monday, 09 Mar, 2026

Doctors are issuing warnings about a potential “tripledemic” as flu season approaches, highlighting the risk of three viral infections—COVID-19,…

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Covid ‘tripledemic’: Who is eligible for new vaccine as NHS?

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  • Monday, 09 Mar, 2026

The NHS is warning of a potential "tripledemic" this winter, with Covid-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) posing serious risks, especially…

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Ovarian cancer vaccine: What you need to know about breakthrough jab

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  • Monday, 09 Mar, 2026

A groundbreaking ovarian cancer vaccine, known as OvarianVax, is being developed by scientists at the University of Oxford. The vaccine aims to train…

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There is an HRT scandal – but it’s not the one Panorama thinks it is

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  • Monday, 09 Mar, 2026

The recent BBC Panorama investigation into hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has sparked controversy, but critics argue that the real scandal is being…

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