Eating out and shopping for groceries in Budapest while suffering from Celiac’s disease can be quite frustrating.  There aren’t as many options as one might be used to.  Expat Echo has dug up some valuable information to help with Gluten-Free shopping and dining.

Sunshine has a positive effect on one’s mood, however the amount of UV radiation that the skin can absorb without the risk of significant damage is limited.
Due to the destruction of the ozone layer, humanity is exposed to ever more noxious ultraviolet radiation, which is responsible for the majority of skin cancers. Therefore, paying …

The EHIC was launched in 2006 to provide free or reduced healthcare for citizens of the EEA anywhere within the community.

Expat Echo investigates the nationality question for expat babies born in Hungary and elsewhere.

Laws regulating pharmacies differ from country to country.  Calling in a prescrition over the phone is common practice in the US, but the doctor cannot call in, fax, or email an order in Hungary; a physical prescription is necessary.  The pharmacist can honor the prescription for a month from the date it was written, and …

Move One Relocation makes a point of supporting social groups, schools and sports teams with sponsorship and practical assistance as part of its commitment to the local expatriate community.
However, in light of recent events, Move One has decided to discontinue the use of helium-filled balloons at company events due to the potential dangers they pose …

Szent János is Budapest’s biggest hospital. Following an accident, Matthew Shore got to experience its delights first hand…
Tram lines seem innocuous at first glance, but try cycling into one. I knew as soon as I got back up that something wasn’t right. Perhaps it was the fact that my arm seemed to be on the …

If you are pregnant and living in Hungary, you may wonder how much having your baby here will cost you. The answer is not straightforward: There are many factors that influence how deeply you will have to dig into your pockets to receive prenatal care, childbirth attendance and postnatal care.
What kind of insurance do you …

Moving to a new country can be challenging. According to Families in Global Transition, relocation stress syndrome is the name of the bundle of physiologic and psychosocial disturbances that result from transfer from one environment to another. Rewarding, exciting, and enriching as international relocation may be – and it is all of those things – …

Summer is usually a slow season for pediatricians, because children lead healthy, happy lives on vacation. There is plenty of time for staying up late to catch fireflies, eating sumptuous fresh fruit and engaging in outdoor sports.
The majority of visits to the doctors’ office in July and August are due to accidents, most of which …

For the newly arrived expat, the first question might be where to find a yoga class in English; a decent rugby, American football or cricket team; or horse riding lessons where you are likely to meet other expats. Expat Echo looks at all the faces, places and classes that keep Budapest’s expats looking so good.

Diabetes mellitus has become a major public health problem throughout the world. In 2000, 171 million people were known to have diabetes mellitus. This number is estimated to double by 2030!
Approximately 5-10% of diabetics have type 1 diabetes, and 90-95% have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the type most often diagnosed in …

What is postpartum depression?
The majority of mothers experience mood fluctuations after giving birth. While some degree of sadness, irritability and weepiness, colloquially known as baby blues, in the days or weeks immediately following birth is completely normal, there are other, more serious forms of postpartum mood disturbances that respond best to some kind of professional …

Join Reka Morvay this Sunday,  May 16, 2pm to 6pm, as she helps you and your baby get off to the best start possible.
Content: why is breastfeeding good for the baby, why is breastfeeding good for the mother, how to get off to a good start and avoid problems down the line, how …