Weekly health roundup August 22
International Health News New research now shows that the Zika virus could be more harmful to adults than first thought. Although the effects on infants have been widely studied, more… Read more »
Tag: health
Getting contraception when you live abroad
When moving abroad, there are many important matters to consider, but one that is often forgotten is contraception. With all the stress that comes with a major move, it’s easy… Read more »
Saudi employers must now provide health insurance
Employers in Saudi Arabia must now provide health insurance to their employees. The decision, implemented by the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance and the Ministry of Labor and Social Development,… Read more »
Weekly health roundup July 18
International Health News With heightened reports of tropical diseases and other travel related illnesses, people are being urged more than ever to get all necessary vaccinations before travel. Citizens are… Read more »
Weekly health roundup July 12
International Health News The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers is making it easier to receive medical care whilst in a foreign country. The organisation will now list English-speaking… Read more »
Bankers facing “global health crisis”
Expats working in the financial sector could be heading for a health crisis brought about by work pressure, fear of losing their jobs, and psychological stress, says a new study…. Read more »
Virtual pharmacies and the future
With technology slowly taking over our lives, and human cashiers being replaced at supermarkets, can healthcare also become virtual and replace pharmacists? Digital companies such as Dokteronline say yes. Online… Read more »
Euro crisis sparks European obesity fears
According to data from several Eurozone countries, the economic crisis is changing people’s shopping and eating habits. In Italy, 13 percent of people have reported buying cheaper, lower quality food… Read more »
WHO “Atlas” links climate change and health
Changes to the world’s climate is having an effect on the health of millions of people around the globe. The World Health Organisation has published an Atlas of health and… Read more »
Air pollution in Europe reduces life expectancy by 2 years
According to experts, almost a third of European city dwellers are exposed to excessive concentrations of airborne particulate matter (PM). PM is especially dangerous to human health as it affects the… Read more »