Mid-East countries depend on expat doctors
“Brain drain” is a popular topic these days. It’s the tendency for highly skilled professionals from developing countries in the Middle East Africa and Asia to head abroad rather than… Read more »
Author Archives: Nick Lewandowski
Expats to fill Russian blood shortage
As resident foreigners, expats are usually excluded from some aspects of local life. They aren’t often allowed to vote, for example. But expats living in Russia may soon get a… Read more »
Don’t let the flu ruin your holiday
‘Tis the season not only to be jolly, but also catch the flu. And rest assured, nothing replaces Christmas cheer (or travel plans) with utter misery faster than high fever,… Read more »
Live poultry markets linked to bird flu
Grocery shopping abroad can be exciting. This is especially true for expats living in countries where open-air markets are common. But while heaps of fresh food may be a welcome… Read more »
Is MediCare’s latest discount too good to be true?
Health insurance premiums increase like clockwork every year–lately the pace of medical inflation has been in the double digits. Now MediCare International is helping ease the burden with “voluntary excess”… Read more »
As many as 38% of children may suffer chronic pain
Chronic pain is one of the most frustrating medical conditions out there. Its effects are terrible and yet relatively little is known about its causes. There is also really no… Read more »
Healthcare costs abroad keep expats home
When it comes to retiring overseas, cost is king. Usually we think of this in terms of pensions, but it’s also true of healthcare. According to a new report from… Read more »
Scientists get USD 9 million to make salads safer
What’s a safe and healthy salad worth? Millions, according to food regulators and produce farmers in the US. Lives are at stake after all. Just this summer a deadly e…. Read more »
Eating fish could prevent Alzheimer’s
Fish has long been touted as a food that can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. But people who eat baked or broiled fish may also be lowering… Read more »
Aviva announces new products for growing Mid-East market
We tend to think of the Middle East as a gold mine because of oil. And while multinationals have long flocked to GCC countries for black gold, they have recently… Read more »