Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland
Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children’s doctors warn. Read More
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures. Read More
Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules
The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department’s guidelines. Read More
What is the smoking ban and how will it work?
The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes. Read More
‘Inoperable’ Eva gets spinal surgery after review
A fresh review of Eva’s case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week. Read More
MPs to vote on PM’s smoking ban bill
Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco laws. Read More
Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection
A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating. Read More
End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors
The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing. Read More
‘No end to the stress’ of ADHD medication shortage
Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety. Read More
Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid
Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection. Read More