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Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report

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

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.

Met investigates ‘stem cell autism cure’ claim

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

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.