Entries by BBC News

Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?

It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.

How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping?

The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's health.

Disposable vapes ban unlikely to reduce appeal, says campaigner

They warn some reusable vapes have "identical" packaging to single-use ones and are sold at the same price.

‘I’m tackling my diabetes risk for my grandson’

NHS Sussex urges people to take action as Type 2 diabetes cases rise across the county.

The Evidence

Why is it so hard to understand the effects a warming world has on our health?

People Fixing The World

How clowns and consoles are making a stay in hospital a bit easier for unwell youngsters

The Inquiry

Why fungal diseases are becoming more dangerous to human health

The Food Chain

What it’s like to be diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies?

The Food Chain

What it’s like to be diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies?

Kara Tointon has double mastectomy after gene test

The actress, 41, reveals she has had preventative surgery after learning she carries the BRCA gene.