The National Health Interview Survey found the number of Americans without health insurance coverage “dropped significantly” this year, reports the International Business Times. The number of uninsured people stands at… Read more »
Perhaps it is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a healthy environment, but a healthy life is certainly possible when living in a metropolis. According to… Read more »
International health news Wildfire health threats – The lingering health impacts of a wildfire are often overlooked, with climate change meaning more fires, what does it mean for future health? 10… Read more »
South Korea is looking at doubling the cost of cigarettes in a bid to lower the smoking rate, reports the BBC. Under the proposed changes, the price of a packet… Read more »
An EU-funded international health project will start next week aiming to promote healthy eating in seven European cities. We Love Eating will target three groups most at risk of obesity… Read more »
International health news Suicide death every 40 seconds – WHO warns suicide is a “major public health problem” and only 28 countries have a national suicide prevention strategy. AB blood type linked… Read more »
Aviva has launched a new smartphone app exclusively for its International Solutions customers. The UK-developed app gives users access to their securely-stored medical records, details on how to make a… Read more »
Health officials in Tokyo have confirmed 19 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the total to 34 in the country’s first domestic outbreak since World War Two. The disease was… Read more »
International health news E-cigs’ second hand smoke worse than traditional cigarettes’ – Researchers have found the second hand smoke from e-cigs contains increased levels of toxic metals. Ebola vaccine 100% effective – The… Read more »
The World Health Organisation has urged countries to impose tougher regulations on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes. It cites concerns over the unknown health risks, recommending a ban… Read more »