Global infertility rates unchanged for two decades
In 2010 almost 50 million couples worldwide were unable to have a child after five years of trying. According to an international study, this rate has hardly changed in the… Read more »
Category: Healthcare
Could cyber terrorists target the US health care system?
The health care system in the United States relies heavily on the storage and processing of information via the Internet. This $2.5 trillion industry is at an ever increasing risk… Read more »
North South divide in terms of health benefits
Research has revealed employees in the south of the UK receive better health and well-being benefits from their employers than those in the north. According to a survey from global research consultancy… Read more »
What dangers are lurking in your home this Christmas?
A survey released this week has said 20 percent of British people will injure themselves just by cooking Christmas dinner. The survey from First4lawyers looked at the most common accidents taking… Read more »
British people with cancer symptoms reluctant to see doctor
Britons are delaying seeing their doctor, even if they spot common cancer symptoms, say AXA PPP healthcare. Overcoming people’s reluctance to seek medical advice is a “big public health issue”…. Read more »
Euro crisis sparks European obesity fears
According to data from several Eurozone countries, the economic crisis is changing people’s shopping and eating habits. In Italy, 13 percent of people have reported buying cheaper, lower quality food… Read more »
How the climate relates to your health
Climate and weather have always had a deep and powerful impact on human life, both directly and indirectly. People adapt to the conditions they live in, and nature has been… Read more »
US doctors most negative towards their health system
An international survey of 10 countries has found progress in the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) by doctors. The United States stands out as making good progress, though it still… Read more »
Nordic countries get as much UV exposure as France
According to experts, people receive most of their exposure to harmful UV radiation at home, rather than on holiday. This means expat who move abroad in search of a sunnier… Read more »
How does US healthcare compare to other countries?
The United States spends $8,233 a year per person on healthcare. This figure is two and a half times that of many other developed nations including the UK, France and… Read more »