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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.

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

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.

Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid

'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.

'No end to the stress' of ADHD medication shortage

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born

The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.

Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born

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.

NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open

Gang culture at neurosurgery department, doctor alleges

Neurosurgeon Mansoor Foroughi alleges he was dismissed after he raised safety concerns.

Gang culture at neurosurgery department, doctor alleges

PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England

The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.

PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England

Hospital patient spent nine days in locker room

Zoe Carlin says she was left dehumanised after being admitted to hospital with chest pains.

Hospital patient spent nine days in locker room

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?