International health news Schizophrenia risk double in city dwellers – Living in a city linked to anxiety and stress disorders, and can double the risk of developing schizophrenia. Bacteria getting the… Read more »
This week the European Parliament voted in favour of stricter anti-smoking laws which will make health warnings on packets larger. Graphic warnings can already be found in some EU countries,… Read more »
According to the latest figures the number of people classified as obese in the United States in levelling off. The study, from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),… Read more »
Not traditionally found in Chinese cuisine, wealthy Chinese consumers are buying up olive oil for its health benefits. This spike in demand is being felt by olive oil producers globally,… Read more »
International health news Plastic food packaging concerns misplaced – A recent study which fueled suspicions over the safety of plastic food packaging has been criticized by scientists. Soaring elderly Asian… Read more »
Expats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now access the opinions of 350 medical experts from around the world. AXA Gulf has introduced its Sure Health offering that allow… Read more »
Twenty-six countries, including the United States, have this month formed a global coalition to improve prevention, detection, and response to infectious international health threats. Launched in the U.S., the coalition… Read more »
Feeling extremely lonely on a regular basis is worse than obesity for increasing health risks which lead to premature death, say researchers. The study from the University of Chicago found… Read more »
International health news EU rules denying children life-saving medicine – Experts are calling for current rules to be changed to allow more cancer drugs to be tested on children. Health and… Read more »
Cigna has launched a new coverage plan for North American non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with employees who work around the world. The new plan, ProtectN’GO, will give NGO workers access to… Read more »