One for the boys

Nelson Mandela has prostate cancer, a condition that affects up to one in 10 men in this country. Odd then that so few seem to know where their prostate is. Emily Wilson reports.

‘This won’t hurt a bit…’

Or will it? Does the medical profession really know how treatment is going to affect you? Luisa Dillner found a big difference between what her doctor told her to expect - and what she actually experienced. But now there' s a way to find out what you are really up against.

Staring into the abyss

Relatives of people with Alzheimer's may have a much higher risk of developing it themselves, new research suggests. Sarah Ebner on what it is like to care for a sufferer - while wondering if you are next