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WorldAlcohol deaths among Scottish women rise 3% despite overall fall
Scotland saw a 3% drop in total alcohol‑related deaths in 2025, but deaths among women increased by the same margin. The Scottish Government pledged £160 million for alcohol and drug programmes, while health charities warned of widening inequalities in deprived areas.
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WorldIslington Council welcomes national ban on choking porn as it takes effect 6 Nov 2026
From 6 November 2026 the Crime and Policing Act 2026 will criminalise possession or publication of pornography showing choking. Islington Council praised the ban, noting its own multi‑agency clinical service has already handled 288 referrals for non‑fatal strangulation victims.
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WorldVaping rises among non‑smokers, NHS warns illegal sales to under‑18s
The Office for National Statistics says 5.4 million adults in Britain vape, with 1.1 million never having smoked. Health officials warn that under‑18s cannot purchase vapes and that disposable devices were banned last year. Support for quitting remains patchy.
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WorldHaringey has highest smoking rate in London
Haringey has recorded the highest proportion of smokers among London boroughs, with 18.8% of adults smoking in 2025. This data coincides with a rise in e-cigarette use, particularly among young adults, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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WorldEaling Smokefree Service offers free eight‑week quit support to 45,600 smokers
Around 45,600 people in Ealing smoke, a rate of 15.9‑22% that exceeds both London and national averages. The Ealing Smokefree Service now delivers up to eight weeks of fully funded support, with one resident sharing how the aid helped him quit after five decades.
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WorldSnoring Partners Impact Health, Experts Warn
Around 40% of UK adults snore, and a significant majority of their partners report sleep disruption. Experts highlight the health consequences, including reduced cognitive function and increased irritability, and suggest lifestyle changes and seeking medical advice.
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Local News · HarrowDoctors Warn of Unhealthiest Generation in Wales
Children's doctors in Wales are warning the nation risks raising one of the unhealthiest generations in decades due to falling vaccination coverage, high tooth decay rates, and rising childhood obesity.
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WorldUKHSA confirms first Aedes aegypti breeding in east London, risk judged very low
UK Health Security Agency found Aedes aegypti larvae breeding in east London homes, marking the first confirmed UK breeding. Officials say public health risk is very low, have applied control measures and increased surveillance, while urging residents to remove standing water.
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WorldUKHSA issues amber heat-health alerts for London and southern England as temperatures hit 35C
The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat-health alerts for London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England as temperatures could reach 35C on Monday. Yellow alerts cover other regions, with cooling expected midweek but risks remaining for older and vulnerable residents.
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WorldNew Study Links Road Noise to Parkinson's Risk
A new study following over 3 million Danish participants for 18 years has established a link between road noise and an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. The European Environment Agency reports 110 million Europeans suffer high noise pollution levels.
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