The Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit have revealed the healthiest workplaces from 33 countries. The annual awards, held in Shanghai this year, announced winners in several different categories in… Read more »
International health news Millions wasted on flu drug – Tamiflu, stockpiled by governments in case of a major flu outbreak, is no better than simple paracetamol claims a controversial study. European… Read more »
Researchers from the University of Michigan have created an iPhone app which offers “shortcuts” to help travellers beat jet lag. The creators, who are mathematicians, explain that jet lag is… Read more »
According to the Dutch Healthcare Performance Report, Dutch households spend up to a quarter of their income on mandatory health insurance. The report was of particular interest in Ireland, where the Minister for… Read more »
Held annually on April 7, World Health Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation and each year highlights an aspect of public health. This year’s… Read more »
International health news Blood test to diagnose cancer? – A simple blood test to detect tumour DNA could be used to identify the stage and type of cancer, after promising study… Read more »
The Social Progress Index 2014 ranks 132 countries according to over 50 factors, with the aim of providing an alternative to GDP as a measure of social progress. The study… Read more »
Under the tagline “Simplifying health insurance”, Pacific Prime’s new website aims to do just that, with its redesigned, easier to use layout, launched this week. It features a number of… Read more »
International health news What diseases can your pet give you? – After two people caught TB from their pet cat this week, take a look at what else your furry friend can… Read more »
When moving abroad, a host of health-related worries probably go through your mind, but how often do you consider the risk of natural disasters in your new home? Swiss Re,… Read more »