Category Archive For "Health"
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Air cleaner, but smog is still an issue
Going back almost seven years to January 2013, Beijing, the capital of China, found itself choking under a shroud of deleterious smog so detrimental that it changed the way China looked at its future. Beijing – along with other monolithic Chinese cities – was experiencing an air pollution crisis that exceeded maximum measurement levels for …
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Chronic health conditions in China
By 2050, 330 million elderly Chinese citizens will be over the age of 65. If this current trend continues, China’s population will peak at 1.44 billion by 2029. Not only will this be an economic problem, but we also expect that chronic health conditions will become increasingly prevalent. In China, there is growing evidence that …
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6 Tips for a healthy business trip
You are working in the office when suddenly you get a call to go abroad on a business trip. If you are a person who likes the comfort zone of staying in the office, then you may be a bit hesitant and reluctant to traverse the unknown. However, for those that appreciate business trips, it …
Does your health insurance cover skin disorders?
March and April mark the change of weather from spring to summer. While we are ready to embrace high temperature and humidity levels in the next season, it is much more difficult for patients with skin diseases, such as eczema, dermatitis, hives, and psoriasis. These skin conditions are particularly frustrating and agitating for the patients …
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Everything you need to know about the recent measles outbreak
If you’ve read recent news headlines, you will likely be aware that authorities in the Philippines have declared an outbreak of measles in several parts of the country, including Manila. According to a recent Straits Times article, as many as 57 people – including infants and children – have died at the San Lazaro Hospital …