According to research from the American Heart Association, smoke-free legislation has led to a decrease in hospitalizations and deaths from heart and respiratory diseases. The research looked at 45 studies… Read more »
Changes to the world’s climate is having an effect on the health of millions of people around the globe. The World Health Organisation has published an Atlas of health and… Read more »
While it is estimated around 20 million people have been saved through the control and treatment of TB, the World Health Organisation warns there is still a lot to be… Read more »
A new international survey has revealed governments around the world are leaving cancer patients with untreated pain. Millions of patients lack access to pain-relieving drugs, often leaving them in debilitating pain… Read more »
Evidence suggests the implementation of a universal health care system benefits a country’s economy. Aside from a healthier workforce and lower mortality rates, universal health coverage (UHC) can boost the… Read more »
It seems Singapore is a top destination for expats once again, particularly in terms of healthcare. For an expat moving abroad, healthcare in a new country is going to be… Read more »
According to a recent study, feacal matter can be found on just over a quarter (26%) of British hands. The research, carried out by experts at Queen Mary, University of… Read more »
The World Health Organisation is calling for an end to the stigmatization of depression and other mental illnesses on World Mental Health Day (10 October). It is estimated that 350 million… Read more »
According to new report, there will be more pensioners around the world than children by 2050. This will present major challenges, not only to healthcare systems, but also to the workforce,… Read more »
New studies reveal for the first time the true economic and human costs of caring for cancer patients in Europe. Cancers cost the EU €124 billion each year with lung cancer… Read more »