Weekly health news roundup: 12 Jan 2016
International health news Fizzy drinks linked to heart diseases and diabetes – Research links the consumption of fizzy drinks to the development of visceral fat around vital organs, which can… Read more »
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New Year’s resolutions for expats
Many people have a love/hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. It gives you a chance to reflect on the past year and evaluate what aspects in your life work well… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 5 Jan 2016
International health news Lack of sleep may set the stage for Alzheimer’s disease – More evidence shows that during the deep sleep the brain clears out toxins, including the toxins… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 29 Dec 2015
International health news Guinea declared free of Ebola – The World Health Organization announced that Guinea was free of the Ebola virus for the first time since the epidemic was… Read more »
Health centres for expat employees in Qatar
The Supreme Council of Health in Qatar announced that it will open five new health centres for expatriate single workers to serve their medical needs in 2016. This plan is… Read more »
Mexico approves first dengue fever vaccine
Dengue fever is the fastest growing mosquito borne disease in the world. Mexico became the first country to give the only vaccine against dengue fever the green light. The vaccine called… Read more »
Weekly health news round up: 15 Dec 2015
International health news Mexico approves the first-ever vaccine for dengue fever – Mexico is the first country in the world that approves the use of the dengue fever vaccine. 400… Read more »
Christmas dinner traditions around the world
Christmas without a hearty Christmas dinner is unimaginable. A traditional Christmas dinner is simple, not to mention delicious: roast ham, beef or turkey, potatoes, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce, pies and… Read more »
It pays off to lead a healthy lifestyle in Dubai
Obesity has become a worldwide problem; the growing number of people with obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes is putting a huge strain on healthcare systems, economies due to the… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 1 Dec 2015
International health news Loneliness may affect your genes – researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of California have discovered that loneliness actually triggers physical responses in the… Read more »