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 …

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 …

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 …

A new gastric balloon holds promise for achieving weight loss for obese patients.
“Obesity is a chronic metabolic disorder with considerable health risks, which can be improved by a sustained modest weight loss,” says Dr. Filiczky, Dr. Rose’s expert in nutrition and healthy eating programs.  “This can be achieved by medical treatment through behavioral therapy, diet, …

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 …

Being pregnant while in a foreign country can be a little nerve-racking!  The best way to ease those nerves is to get informed and learn what should be expected in your temporary home.
Here are some courses available to help you and your pregnancy go smoothly while in Hungary.

Insects account for over half of all known living organisms and around 90% of the differing life forms on Earth. No wonder that human contact with insects is unavoidable including in Europe. This article focuses on risks of insect bites and stings in Hungary and neighboring countries. Exposure to biting or stinging insects (or to …

In light of the concussions sustained by star quarterbacks Tim Tebow of the University of Florida and Ben Roethisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers this football season, head injuries in athletes have become a hot topic.

Allergies are due to a flawed regulation of the immune system that causes a reaction to normally harmless environmental substances called allergens such as pollens, dust mites, animal dander, food, insect venom, medicines. Allergic reactions and allergies are increasingly common and may present in several different ways.

Worldwide as well as in Hungary heart disease is the number one cause of death.  “The main reason for the high death rate is that cardiac irregularities are being detected too late. If a heart attack has already evolved, doctors have less opportunity to heal the patient completely and to revert to standard healthy levels”, …

The low humidity common in many parts of the world during winter can cause dry, irritated skin. When skin becomes dry and irritated, eczema can flare.

All over the world, newborns are screened for birth defects and congenital diseases to allow for immediate initiation of treatment. Testing for PKU (phenylketonuria) is perhaps the best known of routine screening programs. Infant hearing loss is actually 20 times more prevalent than PKU disease, affecting 1 to 6 out of 1,000 neonates. This makes …