Antibiotic resistance means common infections will become deadly.
International health news
- We’re heading for a “post-antibiotic era” – As antibiotic resistance soars common infections and minor injuries will become deadly, warns WHO.
- Goal to prevent 37 million early deaths – Reducing the levels of six factors will lower premature deaths from the top four chronic diseases over 15 years.
- Health risks of extreme fitness challenges – The “Tough Mudder” challenges have surged in popularity despite obvious risks, here are some races that are even tougher.
Health advice
- Don’t ignore a “funny turn” – Mini-strokes are often pre-cursors for a major stroke, yet many people dismiss their symptoms as a “funny turn” and don’t seek medical help.
Country health updates
- UK: High under-5s death rate – 4.9 deaths per 1,000 gives the UK one of the highest rates in Western Europe, with poverty and smoking in pregnancy major causes.
- USA: States with the worst healthcare – The north east has the best-performing health systems, with the south coming last, according to a Commonwealth Fund study.
- Italy: Swapping traditional diet for fast food? – Outcry after state broadcaster suggested rising obesity levels caused by southern Italians eating more fast food.