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Apps and websites that do not protect their users may be fined or blocked under new proposals.

Beth Francis swims in the cold sea for the 100th time as she seeks a cure for chronic Migraine.

Belle Curran won numerous bravery awards as she battled with rare Interstitial Lung Disease.

He set a target of 100 miles for every year of his son's life.

Today's contraceptives are a far cry from the condoms made of animal intestines and Coca-Cola "douche".

He taught himself to read from newspapers but went on to win a Nobel Prize.

An independent doctor will look at cases after NHS Tayside gave lower chemotherapy doses than elsewhere in Scotland.

A report from an inquiry into disgraced Ian Paterson is delayed because of the "sheer number" of victims.

Almost 100 countries have reported an increase in cases, despite it being highly preventable.

Snacks said to contain one portion of fruit may not live up to these claims, researchers say.

This goes against previous claims that moderate drinking might protect the heart, researchers say.

People in Wales will only be able to use the Countess of Chester Hospital in an emergency or a maternity case.

An expanded network of NHS units is making specialist mental health support available for new mums across England.

A variety of sites has been chosen in a trial which could see the end of the flagship four-hour target.

HPV immunisation has nearly wiped out the virus in vaccinated young women within a decade, researchers say.

The skin is thin and vulnerable around the eyes, but people do not realise those bits are not protected.

Israelis are some of the world's healthiest eaters, Uzbekistanis some of the least healthy, a report says.

Eileen McAdie died after being given blood-pressure medication instead of pain relief drugs.

Doctors say the test is easier and cheaper than a colonoscopy but it is not available everywhere yet.

One man and three women are arrested amid allegations of mistreatment and neglect at a hospital.

Female doctors complain of sexism and crude behaviour as the GMC warns of a culture of bullying and rudeness.

One couple who are considering not vaccinating their child ask experts questions.

Claire Greaves, who had anorexia and personality disorder, killed herself in a psychiatric unit.

Cecile Eledge of Nebraska tells the BBC it was "an act of kindness" to carry her gay son's child.

The Brazilian brothers had refused to admit who the father of the baby was, a judge says.

Some make-up companies are reporting record sales of products which claim to protect skin from toxic air.

Dr Amir Khan said he was concerned about the impact gaming was having on the boy's life.

Telling left from right can be tricky for some and this can be a serious problem for medical professionals.

Alcohol, cannabis, MDMA and cocaine are the drugs most commonly combined with sex, a survey finds.

Campaigner Meg Mathews says she had 24 of the symptoms that can affect women going through the menopause

Tiny needles and an electric current may be all surgeons need to quickly reshape a nose, say researchers.

Jen Bickel lost 10 babies in 12 years - now she and her husband have finally welcomed a much-longed for son.

Jen and Andrew Bickel, of Cardiff, suffered 10 miscarriages in 12 years before having their baby boy, Bobi, from a frozen embryo.

Some women have been left in permanent pain - unable to walk, work or have sex - after having the implants.

Women in Madagascar who have had life-changing surgery are helping others to get treatment.

It looks for a dangerous condition called pre-eclampsia, which can develop in pregnancy.

Orla Guerin visits six-year-old Yusra, who had a life-threatening tumour removed after the BBC told her story.

The move comes after Pregabalin/Lyrica was linked to 33 deaths in Northern Ireland in 2017.

Dentists warn NHS services are heading for extinction in England as patient fees prop up the "underfunded system".

The BBC Middle East editor undergoes chemotherapy after noticing "funny pains in legs" while in Iraq.

The BBC's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen has revealed to BBC Breakfast he has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

The government's aim to move people with learning disabilities from secure units has failed, campaigners say.

Caitlin Leigh says fashion is for everyone after becoming a model since her alopecia diagnosis.

Thousand more adults are seeking help in coping with an alcoholic parent every year, a charity says.

Ten years after the first International Transgender Day of Visibility, trans people from different generations tell us their stories.

From working as a nurse to training for the world championships, Holly is taking on both with a heart condition that could threaten her life.

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult.

Shami, 23, wants a Brazilian butt lift. We follow her as she decides whether to go under the knife.

Questions about technology should be routine for children assessed for mental health problems.

Early sales of calorie-filled treats are fuelling the obesity crisis, a public health body says.