International health news Heartburn ‘possible cancer sign’ – Doctors are urging people not to ignore persistent heartburn which could be a sign of stomach or oesophageal cancer. WHO promises reform — After… Read more »
Aviva has been working to expand its international private medical insurance options for clients, adding four popular expat destinations to its portfolio. Customers can now buy fully compliant cover for… Read more »
International health news Inactivity deadlier than obesity — A 12-year study has suggested inactivity kills twice as many people as obesity as people are urged to exercise just 20 minutes a day…. Read more »
Pacific Prime has reported considerable growth in the demand for health insurance in Hong Kong. As the number of expatriate workers in Hong Kong continues to grow and the cost… Read more »
The new year is here and with it comes International Living’s report, The Best Places to Retire in 2015. The report, targeting North American expats, features 25 countries all of… Read more »
International health news Antibiotic breakthrough after decades — A new method for growing bacteria has yielded 25 new antibiotics, with one being ‘very promising’. Alcohol poisoning killing 6 people a day –… Read more »
The United Arab Emirates has denied it will ban expat workers with chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Last week Saudi Arabia’s Arab News announced all six… Read more »
International health news Bad luck behind two-third of cancers — Two-thirds of cancers are triggered by random gene mutations and not genetic or lifestyle factors, say scientists. Ebola deaths top 8,000… Read more »
International health news Lifestyle choices behind 4 in 10 cancers — Around 600,000 cancer cases could be prevented by making healthier life choices. Top health stories in 2014 – Curing a paralysed man, the… Read more »
International health news Global life expectancy increases by 6 years — A new study in the Lancet says dramatic healthcare advances are behind increased life expectancy. Can hugs help prevent infections? –… Read more »