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There are several obvious diseases which attack women and not men, illnesses affecting female genitalia such as ovarian cancer, for example, do not affect men for obvious reasons. People associate other diseases, such as breast cancer, with women much more than with men (though they can get it too). However, some often overlooked diseases are […]
If you have relocated to Australia the answer may well be yes. According to the Better Life Index, released this summer, residents of Australia are the happiest with their lives. The Better Life Index rates the 36 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries in 11 areas that aim to cover every aspect of […]
Currently, in the individual and family health insurance market there is no standardization of medical services routinely covered in the United States. A variety of important services, varying in necessity and cost, are not included in the benefits of most insurance plans. Healthcare in the United States often appears quite daunting and expensive to expats […]
Expatriates in countries such as Kuwait and Qatar make up more than half the population. If you are moving to the Middle East for work or with your family you are likely to need a visa and a medical check. We take a look at some of the most popular destinations in the region and their health […]
Women in their 30s are insuring themselves for almost 33% less than men. Insurance provider Scottish Provident has revealed British women are risking their families’ financial future by undervaluing their life insurance. Figures from the Royal London life office show women in their 30s routinely insure themselves for a third less than men of the […]
This is the first in a new series of posts examining the health requirements for long-term visas in different countries. This week we will look at Australia, a regular competitor in top expat destination polls. Anyone thinking of moving to Australia will be aware of the strict visa requirements. Australia enjoys high standards of health […]
This year the United States flu season started earlier than usual and some states have been particularly badly hit. In Minnesota 60 people have died due to flu-related complications since the season started in the last week of 2012. National health bodies around the world are encouraging their citizens to get vaccinated against flu this […]
If you are travelling around the region or even moving to an EU country you need to be aware of the rules regarding the transportation of medicines across borders. Earlier in December the European Commission adopted EU-wide rulesregarding the details that must be included on a prescription. It is expected the changes will be implemented […]
The average premium for a family in the United States in 2012 was $412 per month, a decrease of 0.5 percent from 2011. The results come from the annual report, The Costs and Benefits of Individual and Family Health Insurance, released by eHealth Inc. America’s largest private health insurer. The report also revealed individuals paid […]
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