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Anam Spa

Luxurious Wellness Experience at The Anam Cam Ranh Spa

The Anam Cam Ranh recently underwent refurbishment, opening new areas focused on health and wellbeing.
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mandatory face mask use

Spain Says Goodbye to Mandatory Masks: Last Step Towards Normalcy

Spain has finally reached the end of the use of masks in hospitals, health centers, pharmacies, physiotherapy clinics, and dentists, the only places where it ...
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Tick

Japan Reports First Death from Tick-Borne Oz Virus

A Japanese woman in her 70s has died in hospital, becoming the world’s first fatality from a tick-borne virus. Reports suggest that the woman contracted ...
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Canadian Wildfire smoke in NYC

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Causes Unhealthy Air in the US, Expected to Linger for Days

The US National Weather Service has issued a warning that the unhealthy air conditions caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada will continue.
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Smoke ban

New Smoking Ban Goes into Effect in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina tightens the law on smoking as the country has a rather unwanted distinction among European countries, with one of the highest tobacco consumption ...
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World Spa Awards

World Spa Awards opens voting for 2023 programme

World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has opened voting for its 9th ...
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Surgery

Investing in Safe Surgery could cut costs and save lives

Investing in developing systems of safe surgery to reduce Surgical Site Infection (SSI) will help to reduce the financial burden on health services in Low- ...
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Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts

Hyatt to Open A Wellness & Spa Resort in Greece Next Year

A Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with AF Partners to expand the Inclusive Collection – a global portfolio of distinct, luxury all-inclusive ...
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Dubai

Dubai’s Medical Tourism Grew in 2022

Dubai saw remarkable growth in medical tourism in 2022 with 674,000 medical tourists spending AED992 million in the year, an increase of AED262 million from ...
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Santorini Greece

Ahead of 2023 Tourist Season, Greek islands face serious shortage of doctors

Greek islands are Greece’s major tourist destinations during the summer season. As the tourism season soon starts, Greek islands face a serious shortage of doctors and other medical ...
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six-hands massage

Trisara’s Jara Wellness Reintroduces six-hands Royal Treatment

Jara Wellness, the award-winning spa at Trisara, is reupping its wellness offerings with the reintroduction of its signature Royal Trisara six-hands treatment and unveiling of ...
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Cannabis

Germany to Legalize Cannabis

Germany announced plans to introduce new legislation that would allow adults to possess up to 25 grams of cannabis for personal consumption.
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The Spa at Palms Casino Resort

The Spa at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas Opens

The ideal destination for luxury and wellness, the return of The Spa at Palms Casino Resort is official. The tranquil 17,000-square-foot spa and salon celebrated ...
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Face mask

Greece Ends Compulsory Use of Face Masks on Public Transport

Greece ended the face mask rule, which was introduced in April 2020 amid the COVID-19 breakout, said local media on Monday, March 22, 2023.
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Lung Diseases

Deadliest Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, claiming the lives of millions of people each year.
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Ramadan

5 Tips for A Safe and Healthy Ramadan 2023

As the Ramadan season approaches, International SOS provides guidance for employees observing the holy month and shares advice for travellers on navigating the cultural sensitivities ...
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mosquito

German Tourists Infected with Dengue in Ibiza

German authorities notified Spain that as many as six German citizens were infected with dengue on the island of Ibiza, the Spanish Health Ministry said ...
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hand washing

Hand Dryers Spread Viruses

There is clear evidence that Europeans have changed their hand hygiene habits since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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U.S. border

Traveler Fined Over $22k for Failure to Declare Medication

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry intercepted a traveler who has assessed a penalty of more than $22,000.
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Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok

Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok Returns

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has reopened the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, welcoming guests to once again savour the flavour of life, balancing small indulgences ...
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