Loneliness worse for your health than obesity
Feeling extremely lonely on a regular basis is worse than obesity for increasing health risks which lead to premature death, say researchers. The study from the University of Chicago found… Read more »
Category: Healthcare
Weekly health news roundup: 17 February 2014
International health news EU rules denying children life-saving medicine – Experts are calling for current rules to be changed to allow more cancer drugs to be tested on children. Health and… Read more »
World Cancer Day: Disproving cancer myths
World Cancer Day, observed on February 4th, promotes ways to ease the global burden of cancer. This year’s theme was ‘Debunk the Myths’, aiming to dispel damaging myths and misconceptions… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 10 February 2014
International health news Measles deaths down 78% worldwide – Immunisation programmes are to thank for a 78% global decrease in measles deaths, says WHO. Cancer cells sensitive to vitamin C – Research… Read more »
Retirement havens with the best health care
International Living has released its Annual Global Retirement Index 2014 revealing which countries offer the best standards of living for expat retirees. Taking into account factors such as healthcare, ease… Read more »
‘Tidal wave’ of cancer expected as cases rise by 70%
The number of cancer cases worldwide is predicted to rise by 70 percent over the next 20 years, from 14 million in 2012, to 25 million new cases by 2035…. Read more »
Weekly health news update: 3 February 2014
International health news Pesticide linked to Alzheimer’s – The once-common pesticide DDT has been found in higher levels in Alzheimer’s patients than healthy people. Lower risk of birth deformities in older mothers – Mothers… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 27 January 2014
International health news Nutrition labels updated – The FDA is recommending changes to food labels, which have essentially stayed the same for decades. Greater experience causes older brains to slow – Scientists believe… Read more »
Australians and Mexicans ‘least concerned about insurance’
Major considerations for people moving abroad include job security, reliable insurance, and economic stability according to an international survey by Zurich. The results show availability of reliable health insurance was… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 20 January 2014
International health news Life-long dangers of head injuries — A blow to the head can leave people at risk of an early death, even years later, due to impaired judgement. “Smart… Read more »