International health news Growth of global immunisation – How three major vaccines are stopping disease worldwide, and which countries have the best vaccination rates. Global health crisis you’ve never heard of… 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 Eight countries with better healthcare than the US – These countries have been rated as having the most efficient health systems in the world. Social media food photos… 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 “Dramatic” drop in HIV infections – The number of AIDS-related deaths and HIV infections has fallen globally from 2.3 million in 2005 to 1.6 million today. Global crisis… 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 »
International health news Sharing feelings online good for you? – With more people sharing intimate thoughts on blogs and social sites, scientists explore the emotional benefits. WHO urges local investment… Read more »
International health news Camels source of virus? — The Mers virus which originated in the Middle East could have spread to humans via camels, say scientists. Asian mosquito may spread disease in USA… Read more »