UK failing to tackle premature deaths
Young people in the UK are more likely to die prematurely of alcohol and drug related illnesses than those in other developed nations. While life expectancy in Britain has increased… Read more »
Author Archives: Bryony Ashcroft
UnitedHealth continues aggressive international expansion
UnitedHealthcare International is a part of the American insurer, UnitedHealth Group Inc. UnitedHealth has been partnering with local insurance groups to expand its operations around the world. To help drive… Read more »
Blood pressure risk: Too much sodium, not enough potassium
A person with elevated levels of sodium or low levels of potassium is at risk of high blood pressure which can trigger heart disease or stroke. New guidelines from the… Read more »
Health news round-up: 25th March 2013
International health news Being bored is good for children – Being bored allows children to develop their sense of creativity according to experts. Can we fight this new SARS? – A new… Read more »
It’s official! Holidays are good for our health
The positive effect holidays have on our health has been measured for the first time in a study published this week. The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator… Read more »
Clements Worldwide pushes expansion into Middle East market
A new Dubai office is helping Clements Worldwide expand its business with a new Middle East & North Africa (MENA) focus. The new office is Clements’ first in the MENA… Read more »
Male life expectancy a “generation behind” women
European men are falling further behind women in terms of life expectancy, says a major new report. The gap isn’t as pronounced in the UK as other countries, but men… Read more »
Rating a country’s medical risks with HealthMap 2013
The fourth annual HealthMap has been released by International SOS. The map is designed to help companies understand the health risks in areas they operate and pre-empt any threats to… Read more »
Getting out when trouble strikes
Kenya, Algeria and most recently Nigeria – all attract large numbers of expats and all have experienced the horrors of kidnapping and murder, particularly of western expats. Many people moving… Read more »
Health news round-up: 11th March 2013
International health news New superbugs pose “dire threat” – Rising death toll as gram-negative antibiotic resistant infections increase. Another cruise-liner hit with norovirus – Another cruise has been infected over 100 people are sick,… Read more »