Tag: health
Statement on the meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee for Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) […]
Women Who Are Denied Abortions May Face Long-Lasting Health Problems, Study Says
When a woman is denied access to an abortion, research has shown that she may face threats to her mental or financial well-being. A new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests her physical […]
Help Us Find the Companies Changing the World: Brainstorm Health
Happy Friday, readers! I have a plea to all of you going into the weekend, and it’s an important one. You may know that, each year, Fortune publishes a Change the World list. […]
Compulsory mental health cover in medical policy likely to make it more expensive
Health insurers will have to compulsorily include mental health under the list of ailments covered by medical insurance policies. Only those policies which provide disease-specific cover, such as for diabetes, […]
These 5 foods are claimed to improve our health. But the amount we’d need to consume to benefit is… a lot
Food gives us the nutrients we need to survive, and we know a balanced diet contributes to good health. Beyond this, many people seek out different foods as “medicines”, hoping eating […]
Summer health tips: Keep your body hydrated with these 5 remedies apart from water to stay healthy
The body loses water naturally in the form of urination and excretion through the digestive system. During the summer season, the body sweats a lot, which causes even more loss […]
The Globalization Of Fast Food, Public Health And Why We Should Have An Eye On Jamaica
The Honourable Nigel Clarke, Jamaica’s Minister of Finance and Public Service speaking at the Master’s of Industry Reception of the Destination Experience Visionaries Summit DESTINATION EXPERIENCE In early April, I […]
Health insurers may be allowed to tweak your policy at renewal: Premium could increase
Soon, general and health insurers could make changes in premiums and payment modes, expand the list of riders and day care procedures and more of their policies through a less cumbersome process. […]
Health Tech Management By Movie: Why Quanterix Outshines Insys
Leonardo DiCaprio arriving for the UK Premiere of The Wolf of Wall Street, at the Odeon Leicester Square, London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)GETTY Plenty of lists […]
Eating Flaxseeds May Help Reduce Obesity and Improve Health: Study
Flaxseeds, also known as linseed, are becoming quite a rage in the world of health and fitness and there are reasons aplenty why you should be considering them as part […]