Researchers from the University of Michigan have created an iPhone app which offers “shortcuts” to help travellers beat jet lag. The creators, who are mathematicians, explain that jet lag is… Read more »
Held annually on April 7, World Health Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation and each year highlights an aspect of public health. This year’s… Read more »
International health news Blood test to diagnose cancer? – A simple blood test to detect tumour DNA could be used to identify the stage and type of cancer, after promising study… Read more »
The Social Progress Index 2014 ranks 132 countries according to over 50 factors, with the aim of providing an alternative to GDP as a measure of social progress. The study… Read more »
International health news What diseases can your pet give you? – After two people caught TB from their pet cat this week, take a look at what else your furry friend can… Read more »
When moving abroad, a host of health-related worries probably go through your mind, but how often do you consider the risk of natural disasters in your new home? Swiss Re,… Read more »
The long-standing mystery of how the malaria parasite passes from person to person has been unlocked by researchers. Using new technology, scientists finally identified the factor the parasite must produce… Read more »
International health news TB is ‘gravest public health threat’ – Global efforts to combat drug-resistant TB are “inadequate” and new strains of the disease are a grave threat, say experts. Stress… Read more »
The Commonwealth Eye Health Consortium has been formed by experts from a range of institutions to help research and treat avoidable blindness. The Consortium, helped by a £7.1 million grant,… Read more »
Fifty-five percent of uninsured Americans have indicated they will buy health insurance rather than face a fine under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). According to the Gallup poll, while more… Read more »