International health news Contaminated baby milk scare – Fonterra, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, has found bacteria in some products that could cause botulism. Global travel alert issued -Travelling during a… Read more »
International health news Cost-cutting boosts health access – An operation which costs $1,583 in India costs $106,385 in the U.S. cutting costs has helped millions access healthcare in the developing world. MERS… Read more »
International health news Hawaii the healthiest state – A new map illustrates differences in life expectancy between the states of the USA. Hawaii comes out top, while southern states fall behind…. Read more »
International health news Air pollution harmful to heart patients – International study reveals air pollution is harmful to those with weak hearts, even killing some. World Population Day 2013 – A spotlight… Read more »
International health news America no longer the fattest nation – A UN report rates Mexico as the fattest nation on the planet, with 70% of adults classed as overweight. MERS “not… Read more »
International health news Diabetes early death risk has fallen dramatically – In the 1990s diabetics were twice as likely to die than those without the disease. More than a third of… Read more »
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 Global consensus on death needed – Doctors call for an international agreement on how and when death is diagnosed to prevent mistakes being made. Take tamoxifen for 10 years,… 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 »