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In our perspective Advice and opinion from Bupa International's medical experts

Our team of doctors and health advisers offer their views on the issues that are dominating the medical agenda and share their stories from around the world.

   

London Marathon diary

Bupa International's medical director, Dr Sneh Khemka, is running the London Marathon on 25 April. Follow his training and get useful health advice in his running diary.
Read the first part of the diary 

Moans, groans and brittle bones

Why osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are emerging as two of the biggest chronic disease threats in the world today.
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Dubai healthy living guide

Find out about some of the health issues you should watch out for if you are moving to Dubai.
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The great immunisation debate

Immunisation is one of the most effective public health interventions in the world, preventing millions of deaths every year. However, it still causes differences of opinion that affect lives. Dr Sneh Khemka takes a closer look.
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Finding a cure for US healthcare

Barack Obama’s plans for reform herald a new era of change for the US health system. Dr Sneh Khemka assesses the proposed changes.
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Follow the Ecuador Challenge

Bupa volunteers from all over the world have helped build new medical facilities in a remote part of Ecuador.  See how the 12-week project unfolded and watch video from the site. 

Video: Asthma on the rise

The rise in asthma and allergies remains a conundrum for the medical and scientific community. We take a closer look at 'the silent pandemic'.
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Vietnam medical trek

Bupa International's medical director, Dr Sneh Khemka, has taken part in an expedition to set up health clinics in Vietnam. You can watch videos from the trek and read Dr Sneh's diary on our special Project Vietnam page.

Why medical insurers don't want to know about your genes

Dr Sneh Khemka, medical director of Bupa International, discusses genetic profiling and its impact on the insurance industry.
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The rising cost of healthcare

Video: What price would you put on your health? With healthcare costs rising at double the normal rate of inflation, it may be something you have to consider sooner rather than later.
Watch the video and read the full story 

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