Women go private to get ‘miracle’ drug
Victims of breast cancer may be able to claim for Herceptin on their health insurance, writes Jill Insley.
Pleasure and pain in the dentist’s chair
Will the biggest shake-up in years leave you down in the mouth? Tony Levene reports.
Insurers deny moves to use cancer test results
In brief: The insurance industry has denied that it is seeking to use genetic test results from breast and ovarian cancers to charge those carrying inherited mutations higher premiums for life and health insurance.
Take the pain out of a visit to the dentist
With NHS care being reformed in response to criticisms of the old 'drill and fill' system, Lisa Bachelor looks at how to avoid a large cavity in your finances.
For love nor money
It is widely thought that wages are the key, if not the sole, reason we work. But, says Adrian Furnham, there's no real evidence that cash either motivates or makes us happy.
Covering cancer
Virgin Money has launched an insurance policy designed to cover against the financial costs of a cancer diagnosis. Hilary Osborne looks at how the policy works.
Virgin Money launches cover for cancer patients
The first insurance cover aimed solely at helping cancer patients cope with the consequences of the disease is launched today.
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The European Health Insurance Card
Insurers pile pounds on the overweight
A new formula has pushed up premiums for fatter people, writes Lisa Bachelor.
Insurers attack cancer cover plans
Critics warn against switching to cheaper 'two-tier' critical illness policies. Jill Insley reports.