EU patients’ rights to healthcare abroad
A new EU directive which comes into force in October is designed to strengthen and clarify patients’ rights to be treated in other EU states when faced with delays in… Read more »
Category: Healthcare
Weekly health news roundup: 26 August 2013
International health news Children, especially girls, need more exercise – In a UK study, half of 7-year olds don’t exercise enough, with girls much less active than boys. Copper linked to… Read more »
Lyme disease rate 10 times higher than previously reported
The number of people diagnosed annually with Lyme disease in the USA is 10-times higher than previously thought, according to statistics presented at a conference for Lyme and other tick-borne… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 19 August 2013
International health news Sharing feelings online good for you? – With more people sharing intimate thoughts on blogs and social sites, scientists explore the emotional benefits. WHO urges local investment… Read more »
Brain tumours linked to heavy mobile use
The topic of whether mobile phone use can cause cancer has been controversial for years now. Various media sources regularly release headlines that either support the theory of cell phones… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 12 August 2013
International health news Camels source of virus? — The Mers virus which originated in the Middle East could have spread to humans via camels, say scientists. Asian mosquito may spread disease in USA… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 5 August 2013
International health news Contaminated baby milk scare – Fonterra, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, has found bacteria in some products that could cause botulism. Global travel alert issued -Travelling during a… Read more »
“We’re the healthiest!”, says every generation
A new study has revealed most American adults of all ages believe their generation to be the healthiest. Nearly half of the people questioned (45%) feel their age group to… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 29 July 2013
International health news Cost-cutting boosts health access – An operation which costs $1,583 in India costs $106,385 in the U.S. cutting costs has helped millions access healthcare in the developing world. MERS… Read more »
International day promotes self-care to reduce burden of disease
The international self-care movement, started in China last year, promotes individual responsibility for health and well-being. This year the movement has gone global with July 24 being designated Self-Care Day…. Read more »