Is public healthcare in the UK as sick as rightwing America claims?

Denis Campbell and Girish Gupta assess the claims made by rightwing Americans about the failings of the NHS

‘Evil and Orwellian’ – America’s right turns its fire on NHS

The NHS has become the butt of increasingly outlandish political attacks in the US as Republicans and conservative campaigners rail against Britain's 'socialist' system

The cost of body parts around the world

Amid renewed calls for UK sperm and egg donors to be paid, how much you can earn from selling bits of yourself?

If you only do one thing this week … put the team into work

The workforce that plays together stays healthy together, says Giles Morris. So make this the week you set up a sports team

Study finds big variations in salt contents in global food products

Health lobby group World Action on Salt and Health, which completed research, accuse manufacturers of 'hypocrisy'

How to make big savings on your insurance bill

In tough times the temptation to cancel insurance to reduce expenses is high, but Esther Shaw explains how to save money and stay covered

Swine flu could bring UK to a halt, Whitehall told

Fears raised as more than a third of Britain's businesses have no response plans for dealing with the pandemic

Swine flu plan to allow 14-day sick leave without doctor’s note

Government says contingency plan to extend self-certification for limited period will only be implemented 'if absolutely needed'

How lottery dream can turn deadly

New study shows lottery win can lead to a king-size drink and drug problem

If you only do one thing this week … go outside

Don't let the credit crunch stifle your desire for a dose of the great outdoors. A brisk walk is a lot more stimulating than a coffee, and healthier too, says Giles Morris