India is fast becoming a popular medical tourism destination, attracting patients from neighbouring countries and the wider region. However, medical tourism often focuses on cosmetic and dental procedures, many Indians… Read more »
According to a 2013 survey by Wells Fargo, the US investment bank, the answer is yes. They believe that e-cigarettes will be outselling conventional cigarettes within a decade. The idea… Read more »
Aetna and Starr China launched their redesigned insurance plan, UltraCare, last month. The series of products is aimed at helping expatriates in China, as well as Chinese nationals, to access… Read more »
International health news Smell test could predict lifespan — A study found 39% of participants with the poorest sense of smell were dead within five years. Limitations of airport screening – With Ebola identified… Read more »
As the world’s population ages and people are expected to live longer than ever, governments are increasingly looking for ways to reduce the pressure on their healthcare systems. The costs… Read more »
Media outlets have reported today that the deadly Ebola virus has hit US soil. Officials confirmed that an unidentified patient was admitted to the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas… Read more »
International health news 5 things doctors do that they shouldn’t — An international campaign is trying to stop doctors carrying out unnecessary tests and procedures, here are 5 to look out for…. Read more »
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and we have learnt a lot about this debilitating disease in the last few years. Here’s what we know exactly. Alzheimer’s disease is still somewhat… Read more »
The medical tourism in India is huge, predicted to see a 30% growth in the coming year, it will be worth US$2 billion by 2015. As medical costs, especially in… Read more »
International health news UN goal to cut premature deaths by 40% – Experts suggest premature deaths can be cut 40% by 2030 as the number of child deaths fell one third… Read more »