A pledge of allegiance to the NHS
DD Guttenplan: A US ad campaign describes the perils of 'government-run healthcare in Britain', but I thank my lucky stars for the NHS
Consumers find food labelling confusing
Major study recommends hybrid scheme for improved health and clarity, but food industry insists on voluntary approach
Food for thought
As you cram for finals, you may rely on time-saving takeaways - but that could be counterproductive. Huma Qureshi explains
Botox injections for sale on the internet
Which? Computer survey finds potentially lethal 'cosmetic enhancement' products including Botox and Melanotan readily available online
Cereals laden with sugar, report warns
Breakfast cereals targeted at children not meeting government's healthy food targets, says Which?
Update: Travel advice regarding swine flu
Up-to-date information for people travelling to countries affected by the swine flu outbreak
Eat this cake and face a £200 fine
A growing number of websites and NHS schemes offer cash incentives to get you healthy - or penalties should you fail. Deborah Cohen reports
Health concerns over ‘shocking’ salt levels in pre-packed sandwiches
Which? report says unhealthy amounts of saturated fats and sugar found in products sold on high street
Nationwide halts worker’s cancer care
Nationwide building society pulls plug on terminally ill employee's medical treatment mid-course
Factsheet: Critical illness insurance
Critical illness insurance pays out a tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed as having one of the specific life-threatening conditions defined in the policy.