UnitedHealthcare International is a part of the American insurer, UnitedHealth Group Inc. UnitedHealth has been partnering with local insurance groups to expand its operations around the world. To help drive… Read more »
A person with elevated levels of sodium or low levels of potassium is at risk of high blood pressure which can trigger heart disease or stroke. New guidelines from the… Read more »
International health news Being bored is good for children – Being bored allows children to develop their sense of creativity according to experts. Can we fight this new SARS? – A new… Read more »
The positive effect holidays have on our health has been measured for the first time in a study published this week. The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator… Read more »
A new Dubai office is helping Clements Worldwide expand its business with a new Middle East & North Africa (MENA) focus. The new office is Clements’ first in the MENA… Read more »
BMI Healthcare has released new figures revealing its hospitals continue to attract international patients, despite the ongoing economic downturn. The global healthcare market is currently worth US$100 billion and is set… Read more »
Deadly strains of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) are spreading around the world, global health officials warn. National authorities desperately need another US$1.6 billion a year to tackle this threat. UN agencies… Read more »
European men are falling further behind women in terms of life expectancy, says a major new report. The gap isn’t as pronounced in the UK as other countries, but men… Read more »
The fourth annual HealthMap has been released by International SOS. The map is designed to help companies understand the health risks in areas they operate and pre-empt any threats to… Read more »
Kenya, Algeria and most recently Nigeria – all attract large numbers of expats and all have experienced the horrors of kidnapping and murder, particularly of western expats. Many people moving… Read more »