The relationship between people and drugs can be a self-destructive one as what often starts out as a leisure activity can turn into a life-threatening dependence. Sarah Parkinson explains

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps it around the body, but what happens when it is higher than it should be? Paula Reeves reports

Investors are continuing to pour money into Neil Woodford's Invesco Perpetual funds this year despite the highly-regarded manager admitting "disappointing" recent performance.

Invesco Perpetual's highly-regarded manager Neil Woodford has been hit by "disappointing" fund performance so far this year.

It has been one year since the Association of British Insurers' new definitions on critical illness came into force, yet advisers and consumers are still missing out on what is seen as a difficult product, argues Iain Mallon.

Invesco Perpetual and Scottish Widows have denied rumours their business relationship may be in jeopardy.

The digestive system breaks down solid food to provide the body with important nutrients - so what happens when it fails to work as effectively as it should? Clare Guy reports.

Often misunderstood by the public, schizophrenia is a life-long mental disorder that can affect a sufferer's career opportunities and personal relationships. Scott Power outlines the symptoms.

The current strength of the retail investment market can largely be attributed to those firms that operate on an agreed fee basis, the Securities and Investment Institute (SII) argues.

A much misunderstood area, phobias can make sufferers' lives unbearable. Rachel Hanslope outlines the various forms phobias can take and details the implications for underwriters.