Top health news stories from around the web this week.
International health news
- Soft drink link to asthma – A new study has shown drinking large amounts of soft drinks is associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Revolutionary electric tattoos to monitor health – Doctors can now check patients’ vitals after they have left hospital via an electronic “tattoo” placed on the skin.
Health advice
- Live in a green city – Urban green-spaces have a very positive affect on people’s well being and mental health says a new study.
- Buy insurance from an expert – Expats should be careful buying insurance from brokers who know little about the subject.
Country alerts
- UK: Worst pollen season in 50 years – Hayfever season is expected to last longer and be more severe this year due to a long winter and predicted early summer.
- USA: Boston bombings – The story of healthcare workers who were on the scene and those working in the hospitals flooded with victims.
- Australia: World leader – Australia has been recognised as a leader in fighting dementia, improving the lives of those with the illness and their carers.