International health news Smell test could predict lifespan — A study found 39% of participants with the poorest sense of smell were dead within five years. Limitations of airport screening – With Ebola identified… Read more »
As the world’s population ages and people are expected to live longer than ever, governments are increasingly looking for ways to reduce the pressure on their healthcare systems. The costs… Read more »
International health news 5 things doctors do that they shouldn’t — An international campaign is trying to stop doctors carrying out unnecessary tests and procedures, here are 5 to look out for…. Read more »
The medical tourism in India is huge, predicted to see a 30% growth in the coming year, it will be worth US$2 billion by 2015. As medical costs, especially in… Read more »
International health news UN goal to cut premature deaths by 40% – Experts suggest premature deaths can be cut 40% by 2030 as the number of child deaths fell one third… Read more »
International health news Wildfire health threats – The lingering health impacts of a wildfire are often overlooked, with climate change meaning more fires, what does it mean for future health? 10… Read more »
South Korea is looking at doubling the cost of cigarettes in a bid to lower the smoking rate, reports the BBC. Under the proposed changes, the price of a packet… Read more »
An EU-funded international health project will start next week aiming to promote healthy eating in seven European cities. We Love Eating will target three groups most at risk of obesity… Read more »
International health news Suicide death every 40 seconds – WHO warns suicide is a “major public health problem” and only 28 countries have a national suicide prevention strategy. AB blood type linked… Read more »
Aviva has launched a new smartphone app exclusively for its International Solutions customers. The UK-developed app gives users access to their securely-stored medical records, details on how to make a… Read more »