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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

'My son had a stroke when he was 12 minutes old'

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

'My son had a stroke when he was 12 minutes old'

Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report

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

Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report

Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16

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

Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16

Met investigates 'stem-cell autism cure' claim

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

Met investigates 'stem-cell autism cure' claim

Girl, 8, has world-first brain surgery

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

Girl, 8, has world-first brain surgery

Singer Lucy Rose couldn't lift her baby after collapsing

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

Singer Lucy Rose couldn't lift her baby after collapsing

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.

Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland

MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009

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

MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009

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.

What is the smoking ban and how will it work?

MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009

Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention.

MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009

Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever

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

Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever

'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.

'Inoperable' Eva gets spinal surgery after review

Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection

A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating.

Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection

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.

End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors