Weekly health news roundup: 22 July 2015
International health news The end in sight for HIV sufferers? – HIV treatment reaches 15 million worldwide, with an end to the epidemic hoped for by 2030. Lack of mental… Read more »
Health insurance for expats in Germany
Since 2009, any residents in Germany are required to possess health insurance. Although the medical care and treatment in Germany is of a very high standard, it comes at a cost…. Read more »
3 ways expats can benefit from fitness apps
With the rise of smartphones, tablets, and all other manner of gizmos and gadgets over the past 8 years, different industries have been looking into how they can capitalise on… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 15 July 2015
International health news Cancer alert: more than lumps – A survey revealed that over half of older women did not know what other symptoms indicate cancer aside from lumps. Chlorine… Read more »
Pets to improve expat productivity?
Did you know that stress has been known to be a major contributor to employee absenteeism? Overseas workers and expats in a new working environment are perhaps the most likely… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 7 July 2015
International health news Gene therapy to fight the effects of cystic fibrosis – Inherited condition could be stabilised by inhalation of the healthy genes, though results are modest as of… Read more »
10 tips for choosing expat health insurance
For many expats, international health insurance is not an option, it is essential. Although it can seem like a daunting prospect at first, try not to let it overwhelm you…. Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 1 July 2015
International health news Blood test to detect pancreatic cancer – Scientists are investigating the effectiveness of a blood test which could help detect early signs of pancreatic cancer. Melanoma rates… Read more »
Expat problems: piling on the pounds
How does that saying go? “The best way to discover a new country is through your stomach” or something to that effect. Okay, so perhaps I made that up but… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 24 June 2015
International health news New drug to prevent headaches – The American Headache Society is currently testing a new medicine in order to prevent migraines even before they happen. Drug overdoses… Read more »