5 tips for choosing an effective sunscreen
Summer is fast approaching, which for many people means that it is time to enjoy some sun, sea and sand. Without wishing to dampen spirits, it’s also an important time… Read more »
Health insurance prices in top expat countries
Pacific Prime, an international health insurance broker, have put together a report entitled “Cost of health insurance in top expat destinations”. This report compares the prices of three types of health… Read more »
Five tips to avoid food-borne illnesses
Unfortunately we have all been there, you are giddy with the excitement of a new country, the sights, the sounds, not to mention the food. Then it suddenly hits you…. Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 15 June 2015
International health news Endometriosis raises chance of miscarriage – A study found the found the condition increased the risk of losing the baby by 76%. Dozens of new cases of… Read more »
MERS-CoV outbreak in Republic of Korea
The World Health Organisation have reported a total of 64 cases, including 5 deaths due to the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in the Republic of Korea. This the… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 9 June 2015
International health news Indigenous cultures do not suffer from back pain – have the western world forgotten how to stand properly? The truth behind the suicide statistic for older teen girls – Suicides… Read more »
Drugs deliver “powerful punch” to melanoma
Results of an international trial show that a combination of drugs could help extend the lives of patients suffering melanoma – the most dangerous form of skin cancer. During the… Read more »
Breakfast: the best, the worst & the weirdest
Every other week it feels like the scientific community release a report that states a new exciting way to eat healthily. The latest study I came across claims that eating chocolate… Read more »
Japanese ‘no overtime’ bill introduced
As Japan is one of the most beneficial countries for expats to work in Asia in terms of high salary and low taxes, so it’s no wonder that it attracts… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 1 June 2015
International health news World’s best selling soft drink less safe than tap water – Buying bottled water damages our environment and studies suggest that there are no health benefits compared… Read more »