Breast cancer is indifferent to gender, nationality and age.
‘I have hope’ reads the slogan of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) of the United States.
For years, breast cancer has been a main focus for three main reasons: there is no concrete explanation as to how the cell’s DNA becomes cancerous, it is the second leading cause of death for women worldwide and finally, there is no cure.
Blue eyes are a genetic mutation for survival.
The evolution of human beings is still somewhat of a mystery. For hundreds of years, genetic evolution and mutations have taken place helping us adapt to our surroundings. These mutations are a constant point of interest for scientists around the world, as well as acting as inspiration for comics and movies.
Did you know that blue eyes are genetic mutation that occur as a part of survival. It is thought that blue eyes survived many generations because those with blue eyes had higher chances of being picked as potential mates.
Expats need to be aware of the cultural differences.
Sexual health is important for everyone, anywhere in the world; different attitudes, behaviours, norms and laws exist meaning that for many people it remains a taboo.
With that in mind, and the fact that 1 million curable STIs are passed on globally every day, it is in everyone’s interest to look after their sexual health.
World Health Day is celebrated every year on 29 September.
World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September with the aim of drawing attention to the issue of cardiac health. With 17.3 million deaths per year related to cardiac health problems, we need to start taking care of our heart.
The roots of adult cardiovascular disease often stem from bad diets or inactivity throughout childhood. To protect your family’s health, follow these tips to keep their tickers in tip-top shape.
Is your health insurance as flexible as you are?
Hopping on a plane is the easy part, making sure your health insurance extends as far as your wanderlust takes you however, is not so simple.
Big international insurers offer “all encompassing” health insurance plans which cover you across a large number of countries but are limited in terms of flexibility.
It’s uncertain how much water you should drink per day, so experts recommend you listen to your body’s thirst.
There is no denying that water is the elixir of life; without it, there would be nothing. Despite the speed at which our society is evolving, sometimes we forget the most basic instincts of survival, such as drinking water.
In the 90s, people in the United States were drinking more soda, beer and wine than they were drinking water. But we are reverting to our basic instincts slowly. By 2013, people were drinking 38 per cent more water than 15 years before. Soda, beer and wine consumption have dropped significantly, as well. People are thirsty now, perhaps after noticing the side effects of dehydration (hangovers, anyone?).
Diaprim increased by 5,000% overnight
A US based pharmaceutical company has increased the price of one of its specialty drugs by 5,000%.
In August, Turing Pharmaceuticals acquired Diaprim and raised the price from $13.50 per pill to $750 overnight. The cost to produce each pill is around $1. This massive increase has caused widespread consternation amongst the pharmaceutical community along with one presidential hopeful.
Mexico City was named the most polluted city in the world in 1992.
I was born and (partly) raised in Mexico City, declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the dirtiest city in the world in 1992.
Throughout the 90s, I remember “lockdown” days being a frequent feature on the news meaning that we were highly recommended not to be outdoors and to stick to short commutes. I didn’t understand what “air pollution over 100” meant; all I cared about was the fact that I got another day off school. Those were the glory days but unbeknownst to me, those air particles were damaging my health.
The earthquake that hit Chile measured 8.3 on the Richter scale
This week an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.3 struck off the coast of Chile, tremors could be felt as far as Buenos Aires, Argentina. The quake that hit near the coastal town of Coquimbo resulted in 20 people being injured and 10 losing their lives. One million people have been evacuated.
However advanced the modern world, we are still terribly vulnerable to the worst extremes of nature. For an expat, concerned about the health and well being of their family, it is important to weigh up the risk when relocating. Below you will find cities with the highest risk of being hit by a range of natural disasters. Read More →
Which country drinks more than 175 pints each year and is home to over 180 breweries?
It’s that time of year again, the start of the university semester. For those starting their first term it means the rise in the sale of two things: tissues, as doting parents wipe away their tears as their cherubs leave the nest; and booze.
Students going to university for the first time will be perusing the alcohol aisles with glee as they finally have the freedom to buy that litre of own-brand vodka. Erasmus students going abroad for the year have the added pleasure of a whole new range of beverages to choose from. They will already have established which drink gives them the most alc-per-euro at home, idly picking it up on their way to the tinned food section with barely a second glance.