The Killer Gap: Global inequality of health care for children
A new study has highlighted the “devastating gap” between the health rich and the health poor around the world. This gap results in the deaths of thousands of children every… Read more »
Life expectancy gap between rich/poor women widens
Life expectancy for women at 50 has improved, but the gap between rich and poor countries is widening. The World Health Organisation warns the situation will worsen unless the detection… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 2 September 2013
International health news Jet lag cause discovered — Scientists think they have discovered the “molecular breaks” which prevent our body clocks from resetting when we fly. A century of growth – European men… Read more »
How to overcome stressful expat situations
The prospect of moving abroad can be very exciting. However, there are many obstacles to hurdle during the moving process which can cause a great deal of stress. To help… Read more »
EU patients’ rights to healthcare abroad
A new EU directive which comes into force in October is designed to strengthen and clarify patients’ rights to be treated in other EU states when faced with delays in… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 26 August 2013
International health news Children, especially girls, need more exercise – In a UK study, half of 7-year olds don’t exercise enough, with girls much less active than boys. Copper linked to… Read more »
Lyme disease rate 10 times higher than previously reported
The number of people diagnosed annually with Lyme disease in the USA is 10-times higher than previously thought, according to statistics presented at a conference for Lyme and other tick-borne… Read more »
New insurance product for “untapped” seafarers market
On 20 August 2013 the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 was ratified by 50 states, representing 75 percent of the world’s shipping. This is important for insurers as title 4… Read more »
GCC insurance industry to hit $44 billion by 2017
Due to strong growth opportunities the insurance industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is set to reach $28 billion by 2015. By 2017 experts predict the whole industry… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 19 August 2013
International health news Sharing feelings online good for you? – With more people sharing intimate thoughts on blogs and social sites, scientists explore the emotional benefits. WHO urges local investment… Read more »