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Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide.

How many people still smoke in the UK?

The government wants to create a smoke-free generation, and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.

Assisted dying bill about right to choose – minister

Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.

Can RFK Jr make America’s diet healthy again?

Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning.

Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims

Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.

Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.