Young people still ignoring skin cancer warnings
Health warnings about the risks of sun damage don’t seem to be getting through to young adults, according to a recent survey. The report, released by the U.S government revealed… Read more »
Despite high spending, US healthcare not “notably superior”
According to a new study, the United States spends more on healthcare than 12 other industrialized countries. In spite of this, the quality is not obviously higher than those countries… Read more »
Which countries offer universal healthcare?
Universal healthcare or universal coverage has featured heavily in the news lately. There has been much discussion about “Obamacare” and the introduction in 2014 of a universal healthcare system in… Read more »
Scientists develop Facebook addiction scale
Scientists in Norway have developed an instrument to measure Facebook addiction. With more people connecting online there is a new trend towards social media addiction. Expats are often amongst the… Read more »
Spain announces pensioners must pay for medication
With Spain’s economy recently slipping back into a recession. As part of new cost saving measures pensioners are being asked to start paying for their prescriptions. The plan aims to… Read more »
Don’t leave it too late to get medical insurance
It is vital to get health insurance when you are healthy. If you are unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with a serious medical condition it is unlikely any company will… Read more »
“Worrying” number of expats lack proper protection
Industry experts have found a “worrying” number of expats do not have life or income protection insurance. A survey, carried out by insurance provider William Russell, revealed 61% of expats have no… Read more »
DKV Globality launches global service network
Expat health insurer DKV Globalityhas introduced a international network of healthcare providers. Called the “Globalites”, these global teams aims to help expats wherever they are in the world.
Brokers Assistance Inc. breaks into expat market
Brokers Assistance Inc. has picked up on the fact the baby-boomer generation in the US is reaching retirement age many are looking to retire abroad. As a result they have… Read more »
Travel vaccine infographic makes immunisations clearer
A travel insurance provider has released an interactive infographic to easily explain which vaccinations are required when you travel abroad. Vaccinations are required for many countries around the world, whether you’re… Read more »