How Parents Can Cut Down on a Child’s Obesity Risk — There are specific, logical and straightforward actions parents can take to maintain children’s weight at healthy levels. Start by monitoring ...

Indonesia’s Cataract Issue — Hundreds of thousands of Indonesians require treatment for sight-threatening cataracts, but fewer than half of patients, usually urban dwellers who can afford to pay ...

Study: Fast Walkers May Live 15–20 Years Longer — Researchers say quicker than average walking is a good cardiovascular workout and may also be an indicator of a person’s overall health. Brisk ...

November 14: World Diabetes Day — World Diabetes Day is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over one billion people in more than 160 countries. The ...

Deadly Alcohol Back in the News — In November 2016 Health-e posted “Dying for a Drink” about unregulated bars that pour illicitly produced and deadly alcoholic drinks containing methanol, an ...

Be Aware of Counterfeit Prescription Drugs — According to an extensive article published in the European Pharmaceutical Review, counterfeit and falsified drugs can have a serious impact upon ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — The worldwide annual campaign takes place in October involving thousands of organisations to highlight the importance of breast awareness, education and ...

Vapers Beware: Deaths on the rise — According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), initial findings point to clinical similarities in illnesses among people who use e-cigarettes or ...

Study: Never Too Late to Start Exercising — New research suggests people who start exercising later in life — and yes as late as your 50s and 60s — reduce their mortality risk just as ...

BIMC Hospital & PerCa Bali Celebrate Indonesian Independence Day — BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua along with PerCa Bali (local mixed marriage community) will celebrate Independence Day at Bio Systems ...

BIMC Hospital Kuta: Celebrating 21 Years of Service — On July 27, BIMC Hospital Kuta held a staff party to celebrate 21 years of excellence. The event included Balinese dance performed by BIMC ...

Acute Stroke Management Workshop — BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua will hold its ongoing emergency workshop August 24 with speaker and respected neurologist, Dr. Deddy Andaka, M.Biomed, Sp.N, FINR, FINA ...

  Know When You Should Call an Ambulance — BIMC has what is regarded as the island’s fastest first responder ambulance service but to do their jobs properly requires vital clear and accurate ...

  BIMC Dental Tips to Keep Gums Healthy — Keeping your teeth for the rest of your life starts by brushing properly at least twice a day using fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristle ...

  The Skinny on Intermittent Fasting — Intermittent fasting (IF) is a weight loss approach that has been around in various forms for ages, but was highly popularized in 2012 by BBC broadcast ...

  World Breastfeeding Week: August 1-7 — According to the world Alliance of Breastfeeding Action (WABA), breastfeeding is essential to promote better health for mothers and children alike. ...

Travelling with allergies: symptom relief and management tips — Getting relief from your allergies when in Bali starts with ensuring you pack all the medications you’ll need and if your stock ...

Staying Healthy on Your Bali Vacation — Your long-awaited vacation in paradise should not mean you return home ill if you are prepared with some simple precautions during your visit.   Stomach ...

How to Prepare for Your First BIMC Appointment — New residents to Bali are tasked with reestablishing their lives and one of the first key considerations is deciding on a new doctor.  Once you’ve ...

Essential Questions For Your Travel Insurance Provider — If you’re planning a trip to Bali be sure to thoroughly go over your insurance policy with your provider to ensure you’re fully ...