A third of adults in the world are overweight
Nearly a third of adults and a quarter of children in the world today are overweight, said a report published this week. The report also warned no country has been… Read more »
90% Wikipedia medical articles contain errors, say researchers
Trust your doctor, not the Internet, is the message from scientists this week, as a study finds 9 out of 10 Wikipedia medical entries contain errors. Scientists in the U.S…. Read more »
Ireland sending patients abroad for €13,000 per month
The policy of sending mentally ill patients abroad for treatment is to be reviewed, reports the Irish Independent. This comes after controversy surrounding the decision to cut care for mental… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 26 May 2014
International health news Refugees ‘struggle for cancer care’ – Infectious diseases and malnutrition are often the focus of refugee health work, but cancer care is in high demand too. Antibiotic resistance needs… Read more »
WHO urges action as alcohol deaths hit 3.3 million
Alcohol kills 3.3 million people worldwide each year, more than AIDS, tuberculosis and violence combined says the World Health Organisation (WHO). Calling on governments to do more to limit the… Read more »
Cost of global health benefits continues to rise
The cost of providing employer health care benefits has stabilized around the world, though a new wave of increases may be around the corner, warns global professional services company, Towers… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 19 May 2014
International health news Modified measles destroys cancer – A measles virus modified to attack cancer cells has put one patient in remission in early trials. MERS ‘not a global crisis’ – Despite… Read more »
WHO study: Air quality still poor in many cities
The levels of air pollution in many of the world’s cities fail to meet the World Health Organisation’s safe guidelines, according to the urban air quality database. Air pollution which… Read more »
The true cost of not having medical cover abroad
Historically, around 50 percent of people leaving the UK for a new life abroad do not have any form of health insurance. Many believe they will still qualify for free… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 12 May 2014
International health news Chemicals in soap, toys, linked to male infertility – Chemicals found in products such as toothpaste, soap and plastic toys have a direct impact on human sperm. Exercise… Read more »