Weekly health news roundup: 27 October 2015
International health news Processed meats cause cancer – processed meats such as bacon, ham and sausages are ranked alongside tobacco as a major cause of cancer according to the World Health… Read more »
A skin check a day keeps the cancer at bay
The little pink ribbon symbolises Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when public focus and support turns to all those suffering from breast cancer. It is also important in raising… Read more »
Which disease still plagues certain countries?
It wiped 30 to 60 per cent of the world’s population in the 14th century, with an estimated 75 to 200 million deaths and obliterated half of Europe in a… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 20 October 2015
International health news Mole count can indicate cancer risk – according to new research, having more than 11 moles on the right arm, and more than 100 on the whole… Read more »
Smoking kills: when will the message sink in?
My mother stopped smoking when I was 6 years old. Although she smoked for many years before she stopped she has been very fortunate and not experienced any health issues… Read more »
Expats, stay on the right side of the law
British citizen Karl Andree has been sentenced to 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia for being caught with illegal homemade alcohol. The case highlights that expats still face the consequences for… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 13 October 2015
International health news Scared to sleep – “The Nightmare” a new documentary portrays the horror of sleep paralysis, a disorder that affects around 10% of the population. Better to be… Read more »
Expat Explorer 2015: health vs wealth
In its 8th year, HSBC’s Expat Explorer Survey is an annual survey that questions expats about their experience of life abroad compared to their previous life at home. The survey… Read more »
Digital amnesia: do you remember?
Think about how hard you try to keep memories in your brain instead of your digital device. In today’s highly technological world, the common train of thought involves ‘I wish… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 6 October 2015
International health news Taller people at greater risk of cancer – a Swedish study suggests that height and risk of cancer are linked, stating that for every 10 extra cm… Read more »