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Sharp rise in vaping among young adult non-smokers03 Oct 2024 15:13A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.
First newborns join screening for 200 rare diseases03 Oct 2024 01:05The new study uses genome sequencing to detect more diseases earlier, when they can still be treated.
NHS Covid booster jab campaign gets under way03 Oct 2024 01:23The NHS autumn booster campaign began on 3 October but Covid vaccines are also available privately.
The places with the worst GP shortages revealed02 Oct 2024 00:37Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.
Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch02 Oct 2024 00:24A surgeon is alleged to have used a Swiss Army knife because he could not find a sterile scalpel.
Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'01 Oct 2024 15:39Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

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