Cornwall Primary Care Trust (PCT) has reassured patients that treatment is based on need rather than personal circumstances. It follows criticism of its treatment of a rape victim who was told he was "too grubby" to be treated. The 50-year-old victim was attacked by Levi Lavers, 19, from Newlyn, Cornwall, after Lavers broke into his home. He was given six years in youth custody.
Scientists believe they have identified a gene that may be able to limit the growth of breast cancer tumours.
Asthmatics should not waste money on special mattress protectors and vacuum cleaners to tackle dust mites - as they are of little use, experts have said. Many asthmatics are allergic to tiny mites that live in dust in carpets, bedding and cuddly toys.
A disabled couple have been left almost penniless after bogus tradesmen swindled them out of £17,000.
Thieves have been smashing car windows in order to steal disabled parking badges, police in Berkshire have said. Officers are investigating three similar incidents in Chalvey, Slough. On Friday night, a Ford Escort and a Nissan Almera were broken into in Burlington Avenue.
Police are to check cars displaying disabled signs to ensure they are genuine.
