In Switzerland dentists are expensive. Brushing and an occasional trip to the dental hygienist on the other hand is a relatively inexpensive way to dodge those costly trips. Despite this many still seem to avoid it, according to a report published this week. In 2012, more than half of the population (51%) visited a dental […]
Swiss healthcare ranked third globally for preventing death
A study of data from 195 countries from 1990 to 2015 published recently in the medical journal The Lancet, ranks Switzerland’s healthcare system third. The analysis looked at mortality rates from causes that should not be fatal in the presence of effective medical care. It considered both healthcare access and quality and was designed with […]
Vegan condoms launched in Geneva
When most think of vegan products they think of food, however this product is not for eating. Launched this week by Gabrielle Lods, a Geneva-based scientist, the product is certified to european conformity, known as CE marking. Baisez bien – baisez bio! Choisis tes préservatifs en latex bio, sans parabènes ni produits toxiques #condom #vegan #organic #freeshipping […]
Swiss collectibles ending up inside cats
20 Minutes. A clinic in Zurich has warned Swiss cat owners to be on guard. Several cats have ended up at the vet after eating Coop’s little rubber collectables. A cat was recently rushed to the vet in Regensdorf for an emergency operation, according to 20 Minuten. The little rubber figurines were given to customers […]
Petrol vehicles more polluting than diesel ones, according to Swiss research
Researchers at Bern’s University of Applied Sciences have done tests showing that modern petrol cars produce up to 100 times more particulate matter than diesel ones. The team has been testing exhaust emissions in a facility in Nidau for three years. The work has involved the collaboration of four organisations. According to a report by […]
Swiss authorities concerned about health impact of certain chemicals
20 Minutes. A pilot bio-monitoring project in Switzerland will measure traces of pollutants and micronutrient and endocrine disruptors in organic samples. According to 20 Minutes, the impact of certain chemical products worries the authorities. The pilot project was launched last week by the executive branch of Switzerland’s government, known as the Federal Council. Depending on the […]
Half of Swiss happy to be tracked to reduce health insurance premiums
Ahead of Forum des 100, a Swiss health conference organised by the newspaper Le Temps, the organisers conducted a survey to see how many would be prepared to have their lifestyles electronically monitored in return for a discount on what they pay for health insurance. According to the results, 47% were happy to have their […]
DNA tests planned for Swiss steak
A process sometimes used to solve crimes will soon be used to identify the origin of steak in Switzerland. Proviande, an association of Swiss meat producers, recently announced plans to DNA test meat to ensure that meat labelled ‘Swiss’ is definitely Swiss. Starting in spring 2018, samples will be taken from cattle and calves. As […]
Makeup products in Switzerland found to contain carcinogens
The Swiss cantonal association of chemists (ACCS) found that 15 out of 184 samples of certain makeup products tested did not comply with the law, and 11 products have been banned from sale. The makeups examined include mascaras, eyeliners and eye shadows. Tests were done at importers, department stores, parfumeries, pharmacies, discount stores and beauty salons. […]
A war on vegetarian sausages has started in Switzerland
20 Minutes. A member of the Swiss People’s Party (UDC/SVP) from Bern has proposed a ban on the use of terms associated with meat products when describing vegetable equivalents. Saveloys, sausages and schnitzel would become terms reserved exclusively for meat products. The number of vegetarian products in Swiss supermarkets designed to substitute meat has taken off. […]
