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Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
August 20, 2026Why are men getting penis fillers?
The procedure is the same used in lip fillers, and comes with risks.
August 18, 2026Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes? - Reuters
Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes? Reuters
August 18, 2026What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
August 15, 2026Prader-Willi experts flag safety risks linked to Neurocrine's rare disease drug - Reuters
Prader-Willi experts flag safety risks linked to Neurocrine's rare disease drug Reuters
August 12, 2026On the frontline fighting the UK's 'most dangerous plant'
A County Tyrone group says it has made progress tackling Giant Hogweed.
July 28, 2026'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll
There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.
July 26, 2026More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
July 22, 2026'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergies caused by tick bites
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
July 20, 2026The methanol poisoning that "all began with that drink"
Calum was poisoned by methanol and has since joined a campaign to raise awareness of the risks
July 15, 2026Study flags need to monitor frailty risks with GLP-1 drugs for older adults - Reuters
Study flags need to monitor frailty risks with GLP-1 drugs for older adults Reuters
July 14, 2026Heat exhaustion or heatstroke: Can you tell the difference?
During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
July 10, 2026'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
July 10, 2026Overcrowded shelters, poor water access pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says - Reuters
Overcrowded shelters, poor water access pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says Reuters
July 9, 2026'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US
More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.
July 3, 2026Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
June 28, 2026Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
June 26, 2026Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
June 23, 2026What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
June 22, 2026Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
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Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
Vaping could lead to health harms in children and young people and should be made "less attractive" to them, doctors have said. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has reviewed
What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Jason didn't want a "Coke can" – that's the nickname for a penis that has been enlarged with so much filler it resembles a stubby drink can. "Some people go really overboard," Jason tells me when we
Conservation group tackling 'most dangerous plant'
Peter Mitchell from the Ballinderry Rivers Trust has been overseeing a project tackling giant hogweed A conservation project in County Tyrone says it has been making progress tackling an invasive spe
'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll
Algal blooms can resurge during warm weather conditions As locals and visitors make the trip to Northern Ireland's lakes in search of summer sunshine, they are once again facing an unwelcome sight: b
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, experts at Imperial College London have warned. The rise has largely occurred since the Covid pandemic
'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergies caused by tick bites
Jeremy Webb died of anaphylaxis triggered by tick-induced mammalian meat allergy When Myfanwy Webb looks back at her birthday party five years ago, she is overcome with regret - remembering what she
The methanol poisoning that "all began with that drink"
Read more about the symptoms of methanol poisoning.
'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
Fifty-five-year-old Andrew was the crew's first call-out of the day Suffering from asthma and a chronic lung condition, 55-year-old Andrew is distressed, overheating and struggling to breathe or talk
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'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US
More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service. The weather service issued warnings
Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
Poland recorded an all-time record temperature of 40.5C on Sunday as the heatwave move eastwards Europe's unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, accordi
Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Extreme temperatures were recorded across Germany, but Saarbrücken saw the highest Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's he
Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
For several weeks now, the Indian capital, Delhi, has been battling a severe heatwave, with temperatures routinely rising above 40C. The real feel, the weather apps helpfully tell us, is always a few
Cosmeticorexia: The trend sparks alarm over skincare obsession
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Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange
Gazans were urged to take shelter as a sandstorm swept across the enclave on Saturday. Most of the more than two million Palestinians living in the enclave are displaced, living in tents or buildings
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Why air strikes on Tehran oil facilities are causing black rain
Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that attacks on oil facilities could pose se
‘Acid rain’ is falling over parts of Iran – an atmospheric scientist explains
Iranian residents have reported headaches, difficulty breathing, and oil-contaminated rain settling on buildings and cars Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tec
WHO warns ‘black rain’ in Iran after oil strikes could cause respiratory problems
ByREUTERSMARCH 10, 2026 17:00The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that the "black rain" and toxic compounds in the air in Iran after strikes on oil facilities could cause respiratory proble
WHO warns of health risks from 'black rain' in Iran
By Emma Farge GENEVA, March 10 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that the "black rain" falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities could cause respiratory problems, an