Eating more fruit, particularly blueberries, apples and grapes, is linked to a reduced risk of developing type-2 diabetes, suggests a study in the British Medical Journal. Blueberries cut the risk by 26% compared with 2% for three servings of any whole fruit - but fruit juice did not appear to have the same effect. The research looked at the diets of more than 187,000 people in the US.
A very sad story that highlights the importance of breaks at work for everyone.
The Government's plans for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to supersede the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) have implications for disabled and older people's eligibility for transport benefits.
A "myth-busting" guide challenging negative attitudes to children with disabilities has been launched by the online parenting network, Mumsnet.
A High Court judge has sanctioned the sterilisation of a man "in his best interests" in a landmark legal ruling.
A CARER who stole £7,000 from an elderly couple with learning difficulties will only have to pay back £500.