Entries by BBC News

Council to vaccinate child in care after court win

The mother refused vaccinations out of her belief there is a link between the jabs and autism.

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Dr Xand: Five easy food swaps to improve your gut health

Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, here are five easy food swaps to boost your gut health.

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Dr Xand: Five easy food swaps to improve your gut health

Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, here are five easy food swaps to boost your gut health.

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LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims

Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.

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Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain

Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.

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Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain

Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.

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Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment

Campaigners say IVF treatment should be less stigmatised in the workplace and come with legal entitlements to time off

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Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment

Campaigners say IVF treatment should be less stigmatised in the workplace and come with legal entitlements to time off

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Maldives bans smoking for younger generations

Anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.

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Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water sources for 6 million people

The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.

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