Injured by the NHS? Prepare for further pain Neil Rose: Justice ministry hopes to remove clinical negligence from legal aid and make claimants pay fees and premiums out of damages
Plastic surgery companies under fire for tempting people into unneeded surgery Companies offer interest-free loans and loyalty cards to people who undergo plastic surgery
PruHealth overhauls its scheme – for third time PruHealth's 'free gym' medical policy changed again after Standard Life takeover
Benefits helped me turn my life around Seaneen Molloy: I'm bipolar, and benefits aren't just a handout – they allowed me the time I needed to manage my illness and build for the future
Couple save fuel and improve health by staying on British summer time We cut fuel bills by a third and eased medical condition by not putting clocks back, claim John and Janys Warren
Life insurers ‘stigmatising’ HIV-positive customers Insurance firms accused of loading premiums for HIV-positive people and living in 'dark ages'
Fathers are happier when doing more housework, says study Report also found men who spend more time with their children and work similar hours to partners are less stressed
How to have fun for free Everyone's feeling the pinch right now – so how can you afford the finer things in life, from makeup to cinema tickets to holidays?
Cost worries prompt Britons to opt out of medical treatments Two-thirds of those polled by Health365.com have delayed or cancelled treatment due to concerns over healthcare costs
Equality Act – a health warning for the sick and disabled The Equality Act brings the UK in line with its competitors, but may not be much good to jobseekers who are disabled or suffering from a medical condition