Category: Healthcare

International health news Mole count can indicate cancer risk – according to new research, having more than 11 moles on the right arm, and more than 100 on the whole… Read more »

My mother stopped smoking when I was 6 years old. Although she smoked for many years before she stopped she has been very fortunate and not experienced any health issues… Read more »

British citizen Karl Andree has been sentenced to 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia for being caught with illegal homemade alcohol. The case highlights that expats still face the consequences for… Read more »

International health news Scared to sleep –  “The Nightmare” a new documentary portrays the horror of sleep paralysis, a disorder that affects around 10% of the population. Better to be… Read more »

In its 8th year, HSBC’s Expat Explorer Survey is an annual survey that questions expats about their experience of life abroad compared to their previous life at home. The survey… Read more »

Think about how hard you try to keep memories in your brain instead of your digital device. In today’s highly technological world, the common train of thought involves  ‘I wish… Read more »

International health news Taller people at greater risk of cancer – a Swedish study suggests that height and risk of cancer are linked, stating that for every 10 extra cm… Read more »

International health news Some smokers are able to avoid lung problems –  and it is all down to genetics! This discovery could help doctors discover better treatments for diseases such… Read more »

International health news Napping is good, as long as you don’t overdo it – new research has revealed that napping every afternoon for one hour can increase the risk of… Read more »

International health news Resveratrol looks like a promising move forward for dementia – 119 patients who had been diagnosed early with Alzheimer’s disease participated the second phase of a  research… Read more »