Plasma “toothbrush” burns out bacteria
It sounds like something out of science fiction–maybe a mad scientist’s lab–but a “plasma toothbrush” could soon arrive at a dentist near you. We half-expected it to use a laser beam…. Read more »
Category: Health Advice
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 »
Smoking out the truth about electronic cigarettes
For years people have been trying to escape the health risks of smoking. So those not ready to quit today are looking for safer ways to get nicotine into their… Read more »
Exercise can cure snack cravings
Most of us have sat in an office where there are little bowls of candy set out everywhere. Some next to a co-worker who passes them out relentlessly. Depending on… 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 »
Exercising causes more injuries than fighting fires
Here at Expat Health we often stress the importance of regular exercise. Not only does it help people lose weight, but provides numerous other benefits, including improving people’s moods. But… Read more »
Study: 25% of Canadians eat too much fat
A quarter of Canadians between ages 31-50 eat too much fattening food, according to a recent study from Concordia University. Unusually, this study wasn’t put out by doctors. No, this… Read more »
Managing hepatitis? Now there’s an app for that…
Smartphone apps are everywhere these days. The more popular they become, the more they’re used for healthcare applications. Bupa, for example, has been quick to offer its customers apps: Health… Read more »
E. Coli: The Good, the Bad and the Deadly
As far as we’ve seen, fun and creativity are rarities when it comes to research publications. So any study riffing on Sergio Leone was bound to catch our eye. E…. Read more »
Is your country driving you to drink?
As it turns out, location has a major impact on peoples’ drinking habits. A new study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research shows people from northern Europe are… Read more »