Expats to fill Russian blood shortage
As resident foreigners, expats are usually excluded from some aspects of local life. They aren’t often allowed to vote, for example. But expats living in Russia may soon get a… Read more »
Plasma “toothbrush” burns out bacteria
It sounds like something out of science fiction–maybe a mad scientist’s lab–but a “plasma toothbrush” could soon arrive at a dentist near you. We half-expected it to use a laser beam…. Read more »
Don’t let the flu ruin your holiday
‘Tis the season not only to be jolly, but also catch the flu. And rest assured, nothing replaces Christmas cheer (or travel plans) with utter misery faster than high fever,… Read more »
Some cancer drugs may cause heart failure
There are few things that terrify a parent more than the thought of a child falling ill with cancer. Worse yet, for some kids the very drugs used to treat… Read more »
Live poultry markets linked to bird flu
Grocery shopping abroad can be exciting. This is especially true for expats living in countries where open-air markets are common. But while heaps of fresh food may be a welcome… Read more »
Smoking out the truth about electronic cigarettes
For years people have been trying to escape the health risks of smoking. So those not ready to quit today are looking for safer ways to get nicotine into their… Read more »
Is MediCare’s latest discount too good to be true?
Health insurance premiums increase like clockwork every year–lately the pace of medical inflation has been in the double digits. Now MediCare International is helping ease the burden with “voluntary excess”… Read more »
“Europeans are too hard on the NHS”
As an American mother living in the UK, I am thankful for the great British institution that is the National Health Service (NHS). Over the past 10 years I have… Read more »
Bad melons kill 30 in the US
Of all the health issues concerning expats, food safety is right at the top of the list. Hardly a month goes by, it seems, without some failing, whether it’s radioactive… Read more »
As many as 38% of children may suffer chronic pain
Chronic pain is one of the most frustrating medical conditions out there. Its effects are terrible and yet relatively little is known about its causes. There is also really no… Read more »