Articles about: travel health

In remote regions, far from medical care, identifying potential problems early on can help prevent minor ailments from becoming serious emergencies.

How to keep your guts from visiting the circus during your travels.

If you're getting ready for a sojourn overseas, chances are you've prepared a list of things to jam into your pack before you head off to the airport. One item that is often overlooked is a first aid kit.

Why would there need to be a special article for female travellers? Well, women need to be concerned about everything that men are when they travel, and then an awful lot more. Dr Mark Wise takes a quick look at some of the issues.

Why getting all your shots won't protect you from the biggest travel health hazard abroad.

Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.

There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.

Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!

Key advice on how to prepare for—and avoid—a mental meltdown abroad.

Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites? Some advice on treating your ailments naturally the next time you travel.