Japan fights first dengue fever outbreak in 70 years
Health officials in Tokyo have confirmed 19 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the total to 34 in the country’s first domestic outbreak since World War Two. The disease was… Read more »
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Weekly health news roundup: 1 September 2014
International health news E-cigs’ second hand smoke worse than traditional cigarettes’ – Researchers have found the second hand smoke from e-cigs contains increased levels of toxic metals. Ebola vaccine 100% effective – The… Read more »
WHO calls for indoor e-cigarette ban
The World Health Organisation has urged countries to impose tougher regulations on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes. It cites concerns over the unknown health risks, recommending a ban… Read more »
Polio: Two vaccines are better than one
New research suggests using two types of polio vaccine is more effective than using just one. The research team found administering an injection of the inactivated polio virus (IPV) alongside… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 25 August 2014
International health news Botox could be used against cancer – The toxin could be used to fight stomach cancer as studies show it slows tumour growth and improve chemotherapy results. Double… Read more »
Salt consumption has ‘dire impact’ on global health
Excessive sodium consumption is putting the world’s health at risk, and placing a large burden on health systems, warns a new study. It is estimated that 1.65 million deaths from… Read more »
New mobile app makes claiming even quicker
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched a mobile app which allows members to submit claims faster and easier than ever before. The new MyHealth app allows users to make a claim… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 18 August 2014
International health news Depression and Parkinson’s linked – Doctors may be missing the signs of depression in patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, says new research. Obesity linked to… Read more »
Four major health projects underway in Bahrain
Four new health-related projects are to be completed over the next two years as part of the government’s Economic Vision 2030 plan, reports the Gulf Daily News. Over the next decade… Read more »
Ebola 2014: Your questions answered
The Ebola virus has been a hot topic in health news since the world’s biggest outbreak began in 2013 in Guinea. We bring you the facts about this disease, and… Read more »