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Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland 17 Apr 2024 Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn. Read more

Met investigates 'stem-cell autism cure' claim 17 Apr 2024 The local council says it is aware of concerns over "experimental procedures" on autistic children. Read more

MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009 16 Apr 2024 The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures. Read more

End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors 15 Apr 2024 The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing. Read more

Girl, 8, has world-first brain surgery 17 Apr 2024 A girl from Cheshire is receiving pioneering treatment for dystonia, a lifelong neurological condition. Read more

Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever 16 Apr 2024 The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery. Read more

Singer Lucy Rose couldn't lift her baby after collapsing 17 Apr 2024 The musician broke her back in eight places after giving birth, but struggled to be taken seriously. Read more

What is the smoking ban and how will it work? 16 Apr 2024 The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes. Read more

Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules 14 Apr 2024 The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines. Read more

'The NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died' 08 Apr 2024 BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS. Read more

'Inoperable' Eva gets spinal surgery after review 16 Apr 2024 A fresh review of Eva's case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week. Read more

New cause of asthma damage revealed 04 Apr 2024 Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest. Read more

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan' 07 Apr 2024 Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. Read more

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK 09 Apr 2024 Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say. Read more

Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits 14 Mar 2024 BBC News analysis reveals wide variation across England in waits for planned hospital treatment. Read more

What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died? 02 Apr 2024 Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. Read more

What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous? 21 Mar 2024 The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world. Read more

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia? 28 Mar 2024 Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different. Read more

What is the new vaping tax and when will it start? 06 Mar 2024 The government will introduce a new vaping tax on top of measures to stop children vaping. Read more

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? 19 Mar 2023 The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? Read more

How much do junior doctors really get paid? 11 Aug 2023 The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries. Read more

Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine? 29 Feb 2024 Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England. Read more

What to do if you have Covid 20 Dec 2023 No Covid restrictions are in place across the UK, so how should you manage having it? Read more

Covid jab could be available privately from 2024 05 Oct 2023 Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK. Read more

Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told 06 Oct 2023 The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first. Read more

Is Covid now just a regular winter bug? 31 Oct 2023 There were more flu deaths than Covid ones last winter - but for some, the fear remains. Why? Read more

Health staff start court fight over long Covid 06 Mar 2024 They say they are disabled after catching Covid at work, with no protection from employers. Read more

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? 11 Apr 2024 Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. Read more

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ 03 Mar 2024 People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time. Read more

Sunak reveals he fasts at beginning of the week 29 Jan 2024 The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days. Read more

'There are loads of people that vape at school' 29 Jan 2024 A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes. Read more

UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland… in 90 seconds 16 Jan 2024 The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh. Read more

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