Entries by BBC News

‘My son had a stroke when he was 12 minutes old’ /in /by

The implentation of a UK childhood stroke registry is critical, a paediatric consultant says.

Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report /in /by

Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials.

Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16 /in /by

Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.

Met investigates ‘stem cell autism cure’ claim /in /by

The local council says it is aware of concerns over "experimental procedures" on autistic children.

Girl, 8, has world-first brain surgery /in /by

A girl from Cheshire is receiving pioneering treatment for dystonia, a lifelong neurological condition.

Singer Lucy Rose couldn’t lift her baby after collapsing /in /by

The musician broke her back in eight places after giving birth, but struggled to be taken seriously.

Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland /in /by

Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.

Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland /in /by

Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.

MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009 /in /by

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.

Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever /in /by

The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.