International health news Personality disorders treated inappropriately by psychiatrists – behaviour therapy is considered time-consuming resulting in the over-prescription of drugs. A horrifying reminder of what life without vaccines was… Read more »
It’s a bad week for expats in Kuwait using the public health care system as medical fees are expected to soar, according to an article published in the Kuwait Times…. Read more »
A study published in Nature, the international science journal, describe the promising results of a human antibody trial to fight HIV. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infects and eventually destroys white blood… Read more »
International health news Age of happiness – these 60-and-older seniors will destroy your age stereotypes. Doctors often refuse to confront obese pregnant women – Pregnant, obese and in danger. Is… Read more »
Health insurance jargon can be very confusing, especially for expats who may be purchasing their plan for the first time. However, once you understand the main terms you will be in a… Read more »
International health news Eight years is the price an alcoholic pays for his addiction – According to a recent study, patients with an alcohol addiction die about 7.6 years earlier than… Read more »
In 2015, there are 5.1 million people aged 65 and older suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. By 2025, the number is expected to have increased by 40%. Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s…. Read more »
International health news Kissing your dog can improve your health – The microbes in the dog’s gut could have a pro-biotic effect on humans. They could encourage the growth of positive… Read more »
Pressure pushing down on NHS Oh, the dear old NHS. Split down the middle between love and hate. An expat or not, if you have ever lived in the UK,… Read more »
International health news Costco agrees to phase out the use of antibiotics in its chicken – Why? The overuse of antibiotics in animals raised for food production can make the bacteria stronger…. Read more »