Weekly health news roundup: 17 March 2014
International health news New era of personalised mobile medicine – Are we moving away from traditional treat and cure medicine to an era of predicting and preventing illnesses? 75% of… Read more »
Category: Healthcare
Controversial Marlboro campaign targets young people, say campaigners
Philip Morris International (PMI) has come under fire for its Marlboro cigarette advertising campaign “Be Marlboro”. Public health groups say it appeals to youth and portrays smoking as “cool”. A… Read more »
Animal protein-rich diet as harmful as smoking, claims study
A new, controversial study has revealed that a high consumption of protein could be as harmful to your health as smoking. The study tested 6,381 middle-aged people in the U.S…. Read more »
Americans have a ‘liberal interpretation of sick days’
Two recent surveys have revealed that American employees have a wide-ranging interpretation of when to take time off work due to illness reports the San Francisco Chronicle. In a study… Read more »
50% of hearing loss can be prevented
International Ear Care Day is celebrated on March 3 every year. The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘ear care can avoid hearing loss’. The aim is to work on… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 3 March 2014
International health news Schizophrenia risk double in city dwellers – Living in a city linked to anxiety and stress disorders, and can double the risk of developing schizophrenia. Bacteria getting the… Read more »
EU backs tougher anti-smoking laws
This week the European Parliament voted in favour of stricter anti-smoking laws which will make health warnings on packets larger. Graphic warnings can already be found in some EU countries,… Read more »
US obesity rate starting to level off
According to the latest figures the number of people classified as obese in the United States in levelling off. The study, from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 24 February 2014
International health news Plastic food packaging concerns misplaced – A recent study which fueled suspicions over the safety of plastic food packaging has been criticized by scientists. Soaring elderly Asian… Read more »
Global partnership fights infectious diseases
Twenty-six countries, including the United States, have this month formed a global coalition to improve prevention, detection, and response to infectious international health threats. Launched in the U.S., the coalition… Read more »