Weekly health news update: 2 December 2013
International health news Blood test to detect bowel cancer — Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, a new blood test can detect 85% of cases. Infant… Read more »
Dubai companies must insure employees
A new law has made it compulsory for all companies to provide health insurance for employees in Dubai. The new plans which will be introduced over the next three years… Read more »
Jelf launches new international division
Jelf Employee Benefits is focusing its international business with the launch of Jelf International. While Jelf currently provides international support, this new business will be a stand-alone entity rather than… Read more »
Aetna buys international insurance specialist
Aetna International has announced it has agreed to acquire UK-based InterGlobal from a group led by its majority shareholder, Alchemy Partner. The acquisition will expand Aetna’s reach in growing markets… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 25 November 2013
International health news Bats are a “disease reservoir” – Fruit bats harbour more deadly diseases than previously thought, several deadly outbreaks can be traced back to bats. Amazon workers “increased mental… Read more »
New offices open up key Brazilian market
The Ingle Group has announced the opening of a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This will be a welcome addition to the Group’s recent expansion into Chile and Argentina…. Read more »
Globality partnership enhances product range
Luxembourg’s Globality Health and Copenhagen-based corporate travel insurers Europaeiske ERV have formed a new partnership. The deal looks set to expand their geographical reach and product range. The collaboration, based… Read more »
Being bilingual may delay dementia
People who speak more than one language and who develop dementia tend to do so on average 4.5 years later than those who are monolingual, a new study has found…. Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 18 November 2013
International health news “Push hard, push fast” CPR training – One minute CPR training showing people how to use only their hands could save lives, says American Heart Association. Doctors… Read more »
Third of Americans skip healthcare due to cost
An international survey of 11 developed countries, American adults are the most likely to forego treatment due to the cost, struggle to pay bills, and spend the most out-of-pocket on… Read more »