It seems growing numbers of expats are returning home due to the high cost of healthcare in their adopted countries. Jelf Employee Benefits is hearing increasing anecdotal evidence of British… Read more »
Health advice Nuts just as important as milk for bones – For healthy bones in children, nuts and other high-magnesium foods can be just as important as foods rich in calcium says… Read more »
According to a recent announcement, Nigeria will implement its health system reforms by 2015. The plans aim to extend access to essential primary care services for women and children. Grandly… Read more »
Millions of people live in endemic malaria regions, these people still lack access to prevention, diagnostic testing and treatment. The fact many of these people and regions are the world’s… Read more »
Health advice Stay healthy on a long-haul flight – The best health buys for flying, from avoiding anxiety to warding off coughs and colds, this is an extensive list. Hay-fever season… Read more »
International health news Soft drink link to asthma – A new study has shown drinking large amounts of soft drinks is associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…. Read more »
Good news for expats living in Europe, all signs point towards flu season coming to an end. In all reporting countries this week, flu cases continue to decline with some… Read more »
While bowel cancer is traditionally associated with old age, rates among under-30s have soared in the last decade. Over 75% of cases are found in people over 65, however, the… Read more »
International health news Malaria hotspots need tackling – In countries with falling levels of the disease there are still pockets of high infection levels. An end to a third of… Read more »
Global warming has meant temperature extremes have become the norm, which will have a knock-on effect on pollen levels. In the last century our planet has gone from one of… Read more »