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Girl, 8, has world-first brain surgery
A girl from Cheshire is receiving pioneering treatment for dystonia, a lifelong neurological condition.
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.
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
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
The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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
The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.
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.
Who can get a Covid booster this spring?
Those most at risk from Covid across the UK are being offered a spring booster by the NHS.
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.
'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.
Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection
A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating.
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.
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.
'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.
Shaping the Digital Blueprint
In March 2024, RCPath hosted an NHS England event to discuss the digital progress made in pathology and to consider areas for future improvement.
Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules
The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines.
Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups
Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.
Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born
The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.
NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open
People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.