Diet pill DNP users taking life threatening risk
DNP (2,4 – Dinitrophenol) is banned for human consumption, however it is legally used as a pesticide, and freely sold on the Internet. It is mainly used by bodybuilders and… Read more »
Medical tourism boost for expats in South America
The cost of healthcare in the United States has long be the scourge of the underinsured, and while “Obamacare” may improve the situation, going abroad is an increasingly attractive option…. Read more »
How younger expats affect health insurance products
Population data from EU studies shows the number of over 65s in the EU is set to rise from 15.4% to 22.4% of the total population by 2025. ACAS the… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 8th July 2013
International health news America no longer the fattest nation – A UN report rates Mexico as the fattest nation on the planet, with 70% of adults classed as overweight. MERS “not… Read more »
Expat employee healthcare costs increasing
The cost of providing healthcare benefits to expatriate employees is increasing, according to a new survey. Mercer Marsh Benefits looked at the costs of providing healthcare benefits for employees in… Read more »
American Medical Association brands obesity “a disease”
Obesity has featured heavily in the media for several years, adopting many definitions, from it being a subtle “health problem”, to a dramatic “epidemic” or “major health risk”. The American… Read more »
South Korea top of healthcare improvement table, Spain bottom
A recent study has put South Korea at the top of 15 nations in terms of health system improvements made in the last five years. The same league table ranks… Read more »
Drop of over 50% in heart disease deaths
The rate of coronary heart disease (CHD) deaths in Europe has more than halved over three decades, according to research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The study discovered that… Read more »
Thailand begins fight against obesity
Thailand has always been a typical expat destination, the beaches, low cost of living and easygoing way of life have long attracted those looking for a new life abroad. What… Read more »
Expats should cover asthma expenses, warns insurer
According to an estimation by the World Health Organisation, 235 million people around the world suffer from asthma. The problem is evident everywhere from third world countries to first world… Read more »