The pill that could protect you against HIV
In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States approved the antiretroviral drug Truvada for daily use as a preventative measure against HIV. People without HIV that… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 3 November 2014
International health news Single blood test for several cancers — Scientists working to create a single blood test which screens for several cancers are step closer to their goal. Movember is… Read more »
4 superfoods that might not be so super
Just eat some of them on a regular basis and they will boost your health. The so-called superfoods are increasing in popularity worldwide and you too have probably tried spelt… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 27 October 2014
International health news Ebola crisis could hurt malaria fight — Efforts to control malaria in the three countries worst hit by Ebola could be set back by the outbreak, warn experts…. Read more »
Norway is the best place to grow old
HelpAge has released its International Global AgeWatch Index, which revealed Norway is the best country in which to grow old. The index features 96 countries worldwide, and is the first of… Read more »
WHO: ‘We botched Ebola response’
The World Health Organisation (WHO), set up in 1948, is arguably the most important global health body. It manages and responds to health crises and is responsible for many huge… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 20 October 2014
International health news The deadliest communicable diseases — 10 million people died of communicable diseases in 2010, with respiratory illness being the biggest killer, will Ebola match this? Why Crohn’s disease… Read more »
Health insurance now mandatory in Qatar
Qatar is the latest country in the Gulf region to insist expat workers are covered by private health insurance rather than relying on state care. In order to control growing… Read more »
UN approves increased global tobacco tax
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved a measure forcing countries around the world to raise excise taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. In a secret session – the press… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 13 October 2014
International health news ‘Giant leap’ towards diabetes cure — A cure is within reach for type 1 diabetes where the body’s immune system attacks cells which regulate blood sugar. Additional screenings,… Read more »