Drinking one too many can damage your liver

It used to be associated with older heavy drinkers but serious liver disease is rising fast in young people. All it takes is a few pints of lager and glasses of wine a week. Lucy Atkins reports.

Doctors may turn away ‘irresponsible’ obese

Older people and patients who refuse to change their unhealthy lifestyle could be denied treatment under controversial proposals from the organisation which sets national clinical guidelines.

Fit for life

Does your attitude towards health change as you grow older? Do you worry more - or less - about illness? Lucy Atkins talks to five people across the age spectrum about their views on sickness, fitness and wellbeing.

Seniors join the school of thought

Older people are challenging the methods of health professionals after they were asked to team up with experts and residents in a scheme that has generated remarkable results. Linda Jackson reports.