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Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials

NHS weight management service offered to under fours

Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.

NHS weight management service offered to under fours

Scotland's under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers

It follows a landmark review of gender services in England which warned of a lack of research.

Scotland's under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers

More young, affluent women may be smoking - study

Younger women could benefit from targeted interventions to tackle the apparent rise, researchers say.

More young, affluent women may be smoking - study

GP could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest

Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in 2022.

GP could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest