Swiss voters reject tougher smoking ban
Two thirds of Swiss voters rejected a referendum to tighten up the existing smoking laws. The proposed ban was opposed by the majority of Switzerland’s 26 cantons. The proposed ban… Read more »
Author Archives: Bryony Ashcroft
Hepatitis: “It’s closer than you think”
The World Health Organisation used this theme during World Hepatitis Day in July this year. WHO is urging governments to step up the campaign against viral hepatitis. This inflammation of the… Read more »
New laser could take the sting out of vaccinations
Scientists in South Korea have developed a laser-based vaccination system that fires compounds and drugs into the skin through microscopic jets. This could put an end to the traditional method of… Read more »
New EU wine ruling not easily digestible
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled the description “easily digestible” printed on certain wines from Germany is illegal. Deutsches Weintor, a wine-growers’ cooperative based in Germany has been… Read more »
10 world cancer facts
A new world cancer factsheet has been published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Over half of cancer deaths occur in less developed regions of the world. That… Read more »
World facing oral health care crisis
According to an international dental organisation, the world is experiencing a growing crisis in access to dental healthcare. The organisation warns if this situation is left unchecked we could see… Read more »
Foreign doctors in Shanghai respond to expat demand
With China fast becoming the top destination for expatriate assignments, Shanghai has seen a boom in the number of expat residents. According to a census in 2010 the number of… Read more »
Survey reveals iPMI premium inflation rates still increasing
The first annual International Insurance Review, conducted by Globalsurance has been released. The study looked at rates of premium inflation within the International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) industry. Using nearly… Read more »
British hospitals to branch out abroad?
British expats could again see the familiar sight of an NHS hospital nearby if officials get their way. Cashing in on the success of the London 2012 Olympic Games and… Read more »
How safe are full-body X-ray scanners?
Since the events of 9/11 airport security has been visibly enhanced across the world. The controversial introduction of full-body scanners in many airports may have improved flight security, but what… Read more »