According to industry experts, the majority of consumers don’t understand areas of health insurance. A survey of 2,500 people conducted by the Association of British Insurers found just under half… Read more »
Expats who are happier living abroad are potentially healthier, according to experts. Happiness has been linked to longevity and a decreased risk of certain diseases. Researchers say expats who have… Read more »
Put hundreds of thousands of people in any environment and some are bound to get sick. Surely the 2012 London Olympics will be no exception. Hence, a Canadian-led team headed by… Read more »
Malaria is the world’s deadliest disease, posing a serious health threat in African and South American countries. Even expats are at risk for catching it. All it takes is one… Read more »
No matter where you live, your country of residence is probably struggling with chronic, non-communicable illnesses. These are conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
Possibly the last place anyone would want to die is at work. Unfortunately, the number of workplace deaths in Europe rose 15% in 2011, increasing for the second straight year…. Read more »
An outbreak of hepatitis C in two Chinese towns may have been caused by a medical clinic re-using dirty needles. According to a report on ChinaDaily.com, there have been 86 confirmed… Read more »
“Brain drain” is a popular topic these days. It’s the tendency for highly skilled professionals from developing countries in the Middle East Africa and Asia to head abroad rather than… Read more »
Fears about potentially lethal breast implants are spreading around the world after it was revealed implants produced by French Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) could rupture. According to Reuters as many… Read more »
There are few things that terrify a parent more than the thought of a child falling ill with cancer. Worse yet, for some kids the very drugs used to treat… Read more »