International health news Schizophrenia risk double in city dwellers – Living in a city linked to anxiety and stress disorders, and can double the risk of developing schizophrenia. Bacteria getting the… Read more »
International health news Pesticide linked to Alzheimer’s – The once-common pesticide DDT has been found in higher levels in Alzheimer’s patients than healthy people. Lower risk of birth deformities in older mothers – Mothers… Read more »
International health news Global impact of depression revealed — After back pain, depression is the second biggest cause of disability worldwide, according to a new study. Syria polio outbreak could hit… Read more »
International health news Recession hits healthy eating – Increased food prices and stagnant incomes are driving people to choose cheap, processed food options rather than fresh fruit and veg. India’s booming… Read more »
International health news Movember – What has it done for men’s health? – The month of November sees men in 21 countries grow a moustache and raise money for male cancer… Read more »
International health news Cancer costing EU billions – Cancer costs EU countries €126bn a year, according to a new study, Cancer Research UK calls it a “huge burden”. Malaria vaccine protects… Read more »
International health news Seaside living good for health – People who live near the sea are markedly happier than city dwellers, reports the recent UK census. “Striking” levels of poor oral… Read more »
International health news Three major threats to global health – Emerging diseases, drug resistant TB, and bio-weapons have been identified as major threats to global health. Americans enjoy an extra two years of healthy… Read more »
International health news Lung disease cause of 1 in 10 deaths — 1 in 10 deaths in Europe are caused by lung cancer with rates set to rise due to past… Read more »
International health news Jet lag cause discovered — Scientists think they have discovered the “molecular breaks” which prevent our body clocks from resetting when we fly. A century of growth – European men… Read more »