Increase in seasonal flu across Europe
The activity of seasonal influenza continues to rise in some countries of Europe, especially western Europe. Experts advise there is still time to protect yourself and those around you by… Read more »
Author Archives: Bryony Ashcroft
Insurance customers suspicious of gender pricing
Insurers have left consumers skeptical that the new gender neutral pricing rules are an excuse to charge more for premiums, a new report reveals. The EU gender directive, which came… Read more »
Global infertility rates unchanged for two decades
In 2010 almost 50 million couples worldwide were unable to have a child after five years of trying. According to an international study, this rate has hardly changed in the… Read more »
Blackberry vs. iPhone: Which one is better for your health?
Many people swear allegiance to either the Blackberry or iPhone, based on operating systems, apps and appearance. Now scientists have revealed which one is better for your health at the… Read more »
UAE expats suffer higher breast cancer mortality rates than Emiratis
Over the past three years the breast cancer mortality rate among Emiratis has dropped 5.6%. The data, reported by Gulf News, shows an increase in the number of expat deaths… Read more »
Nordic cooperation to halt tick-borne illnesses
Last year, more than 40,000 people in western Scandinavia are suspected to have suffered from infections caused by ticks. SEK17 million has now been spent on a joint Nordic project… Read more »
What dangers are lurking in your home this Christmas?
A survey released this week has said 20 percent of British people will injure themselves just by cooking Christmas dinner. The survey from First4lawyers looked at the most common accidents taking… Read more »
Expat medical policies can be bad for your wealth
Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should check their health insurance carefully to ensure it doesn’t leave them out of pocket. With so many choice available when it comes… Read more »
International video health consultations introduced
Now expats and international travellers under GeoBlue’s international health group plans can connect with an English speaking doctor via a video link. Designed for expats who want a second opinion or… Read more »
Indonesia’s mega health care spending in time for 2014 deadline
The world’s fourth most populous nation is in a race to deliver universal health care by 2014. This is triggering major spending on health care provisions and reform, creating opportunities… Read more »