Weekly health roundup August 29
International Health News ‘Magic dolls’, which are famously used all over the world to show the effects of teenage pregnancy, may not be as effective as first thought. A study… Read more »
Tag: USA
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 »
5 banned ingredients still eaten in the USA
Coca-Cola has recently announced it is to stop using a controversial ingredient, brominated vegetable oil (BVO), in its Powerade drinks. This comes after a similar move from Pepsi last year,… Read more »
Health insurance no longer compulsory for international students
A policy change at Central Michigan University means international students no longer have to have medical insurance. It is standard practice to require international students to buy sufficient health insurance… Read more »
How does healthcare compare in top expat destinations?
According to the Global Mobility Study 2012, expat assignment destinations vary depending on where the company is based. The study, commissioned by the Santa Fe Group, is made up of… 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 »
Scientists get USD 9 million to make salads safer
What’s a safe and healthy salad worth? Millions, according to food regulators and produce farmers in the US. Lives are at stake after all. Just this summer a deadly e…. Read more »
Half of Americans and Canadians skip soap when washing hands
40% of Americans and 53% of Canadians say they sometimes wash their hands without soap, according to a survey by global hygiene company SCA and IPOBE Zogbe International. The survey… Read more »
Brokers see growth potential in US health reform
Brokers and benefits consultants are concerned about the impact of US health reform, but also see potential for growing their businesses, found a MetLife survey. The US insurer found 52%… Read more »
FDA approves unique scorpion antivenom
Expats living in desert climates in the US and Mexico will soon have one less thing to worry about: scorpion stings. The US Food and Drug Administration just approved a… Read more »