Getting on a train, bus or plane can be something we take for granted when we embark on our much-anticipated holiday abroad, but for those with disabilities it is just another barrier among many when travelling overseas, or even throughout the UK. Read more
Recent research has suggested that regularly testing men for signs and symptoms of prostate cancer could cut deaths from the disease by more than 20 per cent, but some sources have suggested that such a huge number of tests could lead to some treatments being carried out needlessly. Read more
Allergy UK have found that around 75 per cent of 464 people who believe their asthma is only mild or moderate in severity have used up to four reliever inhalers each month, and have urged asthma sufferers to take control of their condition instead of merely seeking relief from the symptoms of their condition during a flare-up. Read more
International ski body Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS) have found that French and Austrian ski resorts offer the best value for money for families looking for a holiday spent on the slopes. Read more
Scientists in America have discovered that an enzyme called FBP1, already well-known for controlling metabolism in cells through its ability to turn genes on and off, can play an important role in the treatment of kidney cancer. Read more
