Sharp increase in smoking shown in children’s films
When living abroad going to the cinema is a good way to practice your listening skills in a new language. It is also a great way to entertain the children… Read more »
Category: Healthcare
New universal coverage models seen in developing world
Increasing numbers of developing countries in Africa and Asia are introducing their own versions of universal health care. In the early 20th century two models of universal health care emerged… Read more »
Air pollution in Europe reduces life expectancy by 2 years
According to experts, almost a third of European city dwellers are exposed to excessive concentrations of airborne particulate matter (PM). PM is especially dangerous to human health as it affects the… Read more »
Cancer death rate set to fall “dramatically”
The number of people dying of cancer will fall dramatically over the next 20 years, according to Cancer Research UK. The statistics, published by the UK charity, show death rates are… Read more »
Hepatitis: “It’s closer than you think”
The World Health Organisation used this theme during World Hepatitis Day in July this year. WHO is urging governments to step up the campaign against viral hepatitis. This inflammation of the… Read more »
New laser could take the sting out of vaccinations
Scientists in South Korea have developed a laser-based vaccination system that fires compounds and drugs into the skin through microscopic jets. This could put an end to the traditional method of… Read more »
Are people in UK living healthier for longer?
People in the UK are living in good health for longer, according to statistics released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Life expectancy in the UKincreased by more than… Read more »
New EU wine ruling not easily digestible
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled the description “easily digestible” printed on certain wines from Germany is illegal. Deutsches Weintor, a wine-growers’ cooperative based in Germany has been… Read more »
10 world cancer facts
A new world cancer factsheet has been published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Over half of cancer deaths occur in less developed regions of the world. That… Read more »
World facing oral health care crisis
According to an international dental organisation, the world is experiencing a growing crisis in access to dental healthcare. The organisation warns if this situation is left unchecked we could see… Read more »