The opioid crisis explained
The opioid crisis is frequently mentioned in the news and seems to be getting worse. What is the crisis and
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Organ donation: a guide for expats
Do you want to donate your organs? Do you know how to make sure that does or doesn’t happen in
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Health roundup September 26
International News Pregnant women with a higher level of Vitamin B3 in their bloodstream may have a lower risk of
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Health roundup September 19
International News A new study has found that smokers are more likely to quit smoking after speaking to a nurse
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5 health items to pack for your year abroad
Preparing for your year abroad is a big deal – but you might get too sidetracked by all the clothes,
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Knowing the health system before giving birth abroad
An expat couple in Taiwan were recently told they had to pay $41,000 in hospital bills after giving birth to
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Health roundup September 12
International News Many diseases that were once treatable are now becoming immune to drugs. Now being referred to as superbugs,
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Does good healthcare equal a good quality of life?
People will often remark about the importance of being “happy and healthy” – but how related are the two? As
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Dutch health insurance premiums to rise in 2017
The Ministry of Health in the Netherlands have published their forecasts for the government’s 2017 spending plans. Sources claim that
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Health roundup September 6
International News A recent study raises concerns over the amount of people in risk of contracting the Zika virus. It
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