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Moving into an assisted living facility marks a major life transition, one that often involves trading some personal freedoms for the safety and convenience of a managed community. While these facilities aim to provide a comfortable, home-like environment, they are also regulated communities with rules designed to protect the health…

A sweeping ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces is expected to help stub out the scourge of cigarette butts – France’s most common form of litter – from beaches, parks and bus stops.

France is rolling out sweeping new restrictions on smoking in public spaces in a bid to tackle one of the country’s most stubborn health challenges.

Starting Sunday, smoking will be banned on beaches, in parks, and at bus shelters. The government’s decree extending the ban to certain outdoor public spaces was published in the Official Journal on Saturday. For now, no fines will be issued for violations.

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Labour prime minister Keir Starmer urged to ‘hit pause’ or end up in court over key agreement with the European Union, designed to deal with major issues caused by Britain’s decision to leave the bloc

From July, eligible Australians will be screened for lung cancer as part of the nation’s first new cancer screening program for almost 20 years.

The public health minister