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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed21 Apr 2026 12:39The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate21 Apr 2026 14:14The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.
Surgeon's mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation20 Apr 2026 16:32The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.
Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads20 Apr 2026 12:08BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?19 Apr 2026 00:04Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%18 Apr 2026 00:35A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

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