International health news 5 things doctors do that they shouldn’t — An international campaign is trying to stop doctors carrying out unnecessary tests and procedures, here are 5 to look out for…. Read more »
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and we have learnt a lot about this debilitating disease in the last few years. Here’s what we know exactly. Alzheimer’s disease is still somewhat… Read more »
International health news UN goal to cut premature deaths by 40% – Experts suggest premature deaths can be cut 40% by 2030 as the number of child deaths fell one third… Read more »
Perhaps it is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a healthy environment, but a healthy life is certainly possible when living in a metropolis. According to… Read more »
International health news Wildfire health threats – The lingering health impacts of a wildfire are often overlooked, with climate change meaning more fires, what does it mean for future health? 10… Read more »
An EU-funded international health project will start next week aiming to promote healthy eating in seven European cities. We Love Eating will target three groups most at risk of obesity… Read more »
International health news Suicide death every 40 seconds – WHO warns suicide is a “major public health problem” and only 28 countries have a national suicide prevention strategy. AB blood type linked… Read more »
International health news E-cigs’ second hand smoke worse than traditional cigarettes’ – Researchers have found the second hand smoke from e-cigs contains increased levels of toxic metals. Ebola vaccine 100% effective – The… Read more »
The World Health Organisation has urged countries to impose tougher regulations on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes. It cites concerns over the unknown health risks, recommending a ban… Read more »
New research suggests using two types of polio vaccine is more effective than using just one. The research team found administering an injection of the inactivated polio virus (IPV) alongside… Read more »