More young people taking out medical insurance
Increasing numbers of young people are taking out medical insurance as they become ever more afraid of developing cancer and other life-threatening diseases, a new report shows.
Is private medical insurance for you?
With NHS waiting lists stretching on forever, should you buy private health insurance and avoid the queue? Rachel Gordon takes a look at what's on offer
Iron out private surgery wrinkles
There's a big surge in demand for cosmetic treatments. But, warns Mary O'Hara, be careful who you pay and what you pay for
Sickening cost of going private
Margaret Hughes looks at the heathcare options for those approaching retirement
Watchdog urges dentistry probe
The Consumers' Association (CA) today made its first "supercomplaint" to the Office of Fair Trading, urging them to investigate private dentistry in the UK.
Campaigners hail genetic test ban
Anyone fearful that they risk being denied cover, or landed with unaffordable premiums after genetic testing, can breath a temporary sigh of relief, writes Mary O'Hara.