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Vaping may be worse for people’s long-term health than smoking, the author of a new study has claimed.

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98 m. ago What happens when the Pope dies as Francis to break Vatican funeral tradition

Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs

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1 hour ago What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

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2 h. ago Pope's 'critical condition' creates air of fear in Rome amid ominous health update

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and bronchitis and remains in a critical condition having gone on to develop a problem with his kidneys

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2 h. ago Pope Francis awake after kidney failure diagnosis, outlook still touch

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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2 h. ago Pope Francis battling mild kidney failure but eating and resting well, say doctors

Pontiff, 88, was awake and in good humour, say Vatican sources, after being admitted to hospital with pneumoniaPope Francis, who is battling pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, had a good night, slept and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement on Monday morning.Vatican sources said later on Monday that the pope was awake and continuing with the therapy, and was eating normally and in good humour. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Inside Gemelli hospital treating Pope Francis – assassination save to Totti coma miracle

The Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is currently being treated while in a 'critical condition' is referred to as 'Vatican Three' and even comes with its own Papal Suite

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2 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff is in critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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Lauren Laverne makes emotional return to BBC Radio 6 after cancer diagnosis

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3 h. ago Husband who died less than two weeks after MND diagnosis 'let down by medics'

John Clark, 41, died just days after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, a condition that affects the brain and nerves, with his wife Clair adding: "We had no real time to prepare"

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4 h. ago Scot to take on mammoth challenge after sister given heartbreaking cancer diagnosis

Sean Duff described feeling "helpless" after finding out about his sister's breast cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and didn't know what he could do to offer his support.

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4 h. ago Unclear if Pope Francis is awake after diagnosis of kidney failure

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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5 h. ago Pope Francis is in 'critical condition' and suffering kidney failure, Vatican announces

Blood tests show the pontiff is suffering early kidney failure as Francis battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection, officials said last night.

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5 h. ago Vaping study shows horror risks including heart disease, organ failure and dementia

An expert leading the world's first controlled study into vaping's long-term effects, believes the health threat to vapers is even worse.

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5 h. ago SAG Awards 2025 winners Conclave share message for Pope Francis amid health battle

The cast of 'Conclave' have sent their well wishes to Pope Francis as he remains in a critical condition in hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis

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5 h. ago Pope Francis 'resting' in hospital as Vatican issues new statement on his health

The Pope was admitted to hospital ten days ago

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5 h. ago Man, 52, 'given death sentence' after waking up covered in bruises

Jason Mollring, 52, said it almost feels like he was given the wrong diagnosis

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7 h. ago Conclave cast sends well wishes to Pope Francis during their SAG Awards presentation

The cast of 'Conclave' shared a message for Pope Francis at the SAG Awards as the ailing pontiff remains in a critical condition and fights for his life in hospital

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8 h. ago LGBTQ+ groups sue President Trump over executive orders dismantling DEI initiatives

The lawsuit against the President was filed by several LGBTQ+ groups, including the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the GLBT Historical Society, and allege that the orders violate the rights of transgender and non-binary people

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8 h. ago Scots husband who died less than two weeks after MND diagnosis 'let down by medics'

"I know it can take a long time to diagnose MND and there’s not a lot you can do for it, but I just feel like he was let down."

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