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Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed
With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.
October 10, 2026Hygiene poverty at tipping point, charity warns
The BBC hears people "you would not expect" can no longer afford items to be clean and healthy.
October 8, 2026Kennedy offers federal support to New York over measles outbreak - Reuters
Kennedy offers federal support to New York over measles outbreak Reuters
October 7, 2026One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
October 6, 2026New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge - Reuters
New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge Reuters
October 5, 2026Creosote found in beach pollution investigation
Restrictions remain in place on Blyth Beach after a pollution incident was reported in August.
October 5, 2026No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
October 2, 2026Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows - Reuters
Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows Reuters
September 28, 2026What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals
People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.
September 24, 2026In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles
With four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, health officials are hoping to get people on board with vaccines in private.
September 24, 2026'Super' El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say - reuters.com
'Super' El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say reuters.com
September 23, 2026Trump says he will demand some childhood vaccines be split into five shots - Reuters
Trump says he will demand some childhood vaccines be split into five shots Reuters
September 18, 2026WHO flags growing health workforce gap as workers and patients age - Reuters
WHO flags growing health workforce gap as workers and patients age Reuters
September 18, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Pennsylvania asks for CDC measles help amid Kennedy dispute - reuters.com
EXCLUSIVE: Pennsylvania asks for CDC measles help amid Kennedy dispute reuters.com
September 17, 2026Pennsylvania officials report fourth measles-associated death in 'surge' of cases
The US has this year experienced the highest number of deaths from the virus since the 1990s.
September 15, 2026Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.
September 14, 2026India signals stricter red warning labels in setback for Big Food - Reuters
India signals stricter red warning labels in setback for Big Food Reuters
September 10, 2026Wildlife and access boost planned for city park
Coventry City Council will use developers' money to make the improvements to Longford Nature Park.
September 8, 2026A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?
Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.
September 7, 2026Cyclosporiasis outbreak exposes a weakened US public health system - Reuters
Cyclosporiasis outbreak exposes a weakened US public health system Reuters
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Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed
Mount Batten Beach was fenced off in July For more than six years, asbestos has been washing up with the tide, turning one of Plymouth's handful of swimming spots into the centre of a growing environ
Hygiene poverty at tipping point, charity warns
Hygiene poverty is affecting people who previously felt finanically secure, the BBC was told People are increasingly unable to afford items they need to feel clean and healthy, a charity has warned.
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One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
1.1 million of those who have never smoked, or ever smoked regularly, say they vape daily or occasionally More than a million people who say they have never smoked are now vapers, latest data for 202
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Creosote found in beach pollution investigation
The Environment Agency identified creosote when investigating a pollution report at Blyth Beach (stock image) People are being urged not to bathe at a beach after creosote was identified in a polluti
No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets
Sugary soft drinks, biscuits and some breakfast cereals have disappeared from prominent positions in Scotland's supermarkets. The Scottish government has introduced rules meaning some products that a
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What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals
Natalie Dugdale is calling for public health bodies to test people that are worried they may have been poisoned by years of exposure to toxic waste When she moved to the countryside two years ago, Na
In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles
Pennsylvania is home to thousands of Amish, who avoid many aspects of modern life For the past few months, nurse Dale Weiser has been making unexpected home visits. As the state battles the deadlies
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Pennsylvania officials report fourth measles-associated death in 'surge' of cases
A fourth person has died from complications related to measles in Pennsylvania, say state officials, in an outbreak that has infected hundreds of people. An 18-year-old died from acute encephalomyel
Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
An athlete's Hyrox performance has sparked debate after completing a race in Beijing despite soiling herself midway through the event. Footage of the woman competing in the indoor fitness competition
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Wildlife and access boost planned for city park
Council officials Alexander Jones, (left), Georgina Flower and councillor Patricia Hetherton (right) said they would oversee the improvements Work is due to start improving access and habitats for wi
A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?
Since taking charge as Maharashtra's food commissioner in May, Mundhe has overseen thousands of inspections of cafes and restaurants The images are hard to ignore. Cockroaches scurry across kitchen
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