Battling Hong Kong’s pollution
It’s no secret that Hong Kong has an air pollution problem, one which is rising in tandem with an increasing number of expats living and working in the city. Enjoying… Read more »
Author Archives: Jamie Thompson
Health roundup June 27
Insurance news Insurers and employers in the USA are looking for ways to deal with healthcare costs that are increasing at a much higher rate than inflation. The expected rise… Read more »
Weekly health roundup 20th of June
Brexit Doubt over the future of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) exists as we reach ever and every closer to voting day. In the event that the UK does… Read more »
Australian private health insurance reforms stuck in the mud
The Australian government has recently set up a $2 million committee to address “junk” policies and rising premiums in the Australian health insurance market. The promise has been long coming,… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 29 March 2016
International health news Decriminalizing drugs: one step closer to a crime free world? – Medical experts provide scientific proof on the effectiveness of a complete reversal on repressive drug policies. The… Read more »
Dangerous sports around the world
Rugby has long been seen as a rough game, with crunching tackles and, er… nipple tweaking. That could all be about to change though, as World Rugby chief medical officer… Read more »
Forbidden food – an expat nightmare
“You know what you guys don’t have here..?” – a question that still rankles me to this day and it is a common one asked by many an expat or… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 8 Sept 2015
International health news Aspirin could give edge to cancer therapies – new studies in mice has shown that the use of aspirin could prevent tumors from ‘hiding’, making them easier… Read more »
Off the rails: India’s sanitation problem
The UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) had a key focus which centred on the delivery of safe drinking water and sanitation to the international community. However, while achieving the targets… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 25 August 2015
International health news Steps taken towards MERS vaccine – successful tests of a new vaccine on monkeys and camels gives hope for preventive medication for humans. E-cigarettes safer than tobacco… Read more »