International health news Best healthcare systems around the world – A look at some of the most efficient, cost-effective, and equal health systems, from Switzerland to Taiwan. MERS-Coronavirus death toll rises –… Read more »
International health news TB strikes fear into the community – Many people suffering with drug-resistant TB are shunned by family and friends in former Soviet Union countries. Medical community agrees to… Read more »
International health news Universal flu vaccine “edges closer” – A different flu vaccine is produced yearly as the virus constantly changes, now scientists are looking at an universal vaccine. Statins link… Read more »
Health advice Nuts just as important as milk for bones – For healthy bones in children, nuts and other high-magnesium foods can be just as important as foods rich in calcium says… Read more »
Health advice Stay healthy on a long-haul flight – The best health buys for flying, from avoiding anxiety to warding off coughs and colds, this is an extensive list. Hay-fever season… Read more »
International health news Soft drink link to asthma – A new study has shown drinking large amounts of soft drinks is associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…. Read more »
International health news Malaria hotspots need tackling – In countries with falling levels of the disease there are still pockets of high infection levels. An end to a third of… Read more »
International health news New superbugs pose “dire threat” – Rising death toll as gram-negative antibiotic resistant infections increase. Another cruise-liner hit with norovirus – Another cruise has been infected over 100 people are sick,… Read more »
International health news HIV baby “cured” by early treatment – A baby in the U.S. given HIV medication 30 hours after birth now shows no signs of the infection. Sugar… Read more »
International health news Mediterranean diet cuts heart risks – Living in a Mediterranean country and eating fresh local produce can lower your heart attack risk by 30%. Mosquito repellent becoming less effective – Research shows… Read more »