Therapy 'may slow tumour growth'
Scientists believe they have identified a gene that may be able to limit the growth of breast cancer tumours.
22 Apr 2008
News
Asthma equipment 'of little use'
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.
22 Apr 2008
Garden scam costs couple £17,000
A disabled couple have been left almost penniless after bogus tradesmen swindled them out of £17,000.
22 Apr 2008
Disabled badges stolen from cars
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.
22 Apr 2008
Clampdown on the phoney disabled
Police are to check cars displaying disabled signs to ensure they are genuine.
22 Apr 2008
Discrimination law revamp planned
Plans for new laws to protect workers from discrimination on the grounds of age, sexuality, disability, race or religion have been unveiled. Although current laws stop people being sacked, there is nothing to stop Isle of Man employers refusing to recruit people on similar grounds.
22 Apr 2008