Weekly health roundup June 19
International health news Top experts warn that air pollution could be more harmful to children in cars than outside. Exposure to toxic fumes is higher inside vehicles, especially for children… Read more »
Author Archives: Christine Cormier
Brexit’s migration changes could affect the NHS
The UK’s vote to leave the EU could has significant impacts on the country’s health and social care, where they could see their national healthcare system damaged. The NHS is… Read more »
Could walking desks be the future of the workplace?
With the rising cases of obesity nowadays, a new product has emerged: the walking desk. This innovation combines a normal desk, where you can put your laptop and keyboard, with… Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup June 5
International health news A new treatment against ovarian cancer could be “very promising” for women in late stages. A small trial saw the size of tumors decrease in half of… Read more »
Are expats’ mental health being jeopardized at work?
Many people feel they have to hide mental health issues at work because it is a professional environment, where personal problems shouldn’t be aired. Not expressing certain things because it… Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup May 22
International health news Stricter rules on cigarette packaging are being introduced in the UK. They must be sold in green standardised packaging with warnings to discourage people to start smoking…. Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup May 1
International health news According to new studies published by the American Heart Association, diet sodas might do more than just physical harm; they could also be linked to dementia and… Read more »
Pollution and its effects on health
It is clear that pollution is not good for the human body and that the air in cities is not as fresh as in the countryside. However, does it have… Read more »
Weekly Health Roundup April 24
International health news The ECDC has provided a measles update after an outbreak in Europe over the past months. They have reported that this epidemic has caused 16 deaths in… Read more »
Coping with expat depression
Living abroad can be an emotional roller coaster and can also, unfortunately, be a factor in triggering depression. In accordance with the WHO’s 2017 annual World Health Day which has… Read more »