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Britain sliding ‘into economic crisis’ over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns

The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.

Council to vaccinate child in care after court win

The mother refused vaccinations out of her belief there is a link between the jabs and autism.

Dr Xand: Five easy food swaps to improve your gut health

Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, here are five easy food swaps to boost your gut health.

Dr Xand: Five easy food swaps to improve your gut health

Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, here are five easy food swaps to boost your gut health.

LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims

Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.

Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain

Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.

Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain

Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.

Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment

Campaigners say IVF treatment should be less stigmatised in the workplace and come with legal entitlements to time off

Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment

Campaigners say IVF treatment should be less stigmatised in the workplace and come with legal entitlements to time off

Maldives bans smoking for younger generations

Anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.