Turkey introduces new rules for medical tourism
Within just over a decade, Turkey has seen a fast increase in the amount of people visiting for medical purposes. Whether it be for health or cosmetic reasons, low costs… Read more »
Category: Health & Insurance News
Weekly health roundup June 12
International health news A small study found out that treating patients with the drug olaparib could slow down cancer growth by three months. It would be less toxic for patients… Read more »
Meditation: harmless breathing, positive living
The ancient teaching of meditation is historically associated with Buddhist teachings and the path to enlightenment. Nowadays, meditation has become a more “mainstream” practice in an attempt to boost well-being,… 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 »
Spice up your life and live longer
We all know one. While you’re sitting gasping for breath, lolling your tongue in a glass of milk you think could be your last, a boastful friend will boredly (and… Read more »
The best & worst diets from across the world
A study conducted by Lancet Global Health has analysed the diets of 197 countries and ranked them according to their eating habits. The ranking is based on the consumption of healthy products such as fruit,… Read more »
Expat problems: piling on the pounds
How does that saying go? “The best way to discover a new country is through your stomach” or something to that effect. Okay, so perhaps I made that up but… Read more »
Global cost of healthcare continues to rise
Independent of the new healthcare ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court healthcare costs are rising. This trend is not unique to the United States. According to a new study on… Read more »
Medical tourism surge sees more countries entering the market
The medical tourism market is growing rapidly and appears to be recession proof, according to new research on tourism niches. A study from Global Industry Analysts a market research firm… Read more »
Expats find best healthcare in Europe
It’s that time of year again. The results of HSBC’s 2011 Expat Explorer Survey are out and Belgium placed #1 for expat healthcare, followed by Germany and France. Those rankings are… Read more »