Unqualified injectors leading risk for UAE patients seeking aesthetic treatments
Dermal fillers and injectables administered by unqualified physicians cause significant complications for patients.
According to the Global Cosmetic Surgery & Services Market Analysis 2015 –...
Wake up to Nocturia: Disrupted Sleep Damages Your Health
Nocturia is the frequent need to pass water during the night
Nocturia is the most common cause of sleep disturbance
Up to 80% of people who...
Not Losing Weight? Here is why
If you are not losing weight, there must be some valid reason you should eliminate. It could be related to your habits, your body,...
Glaucoma May Be Detected Eight Years Before Sight Loss
As World Glaucoma Week (6th-12th March 2016) puts the condition at the top of the health agenda, researchers have identified for the first time,...
World Kidney Day – Kidney Disease & Children
10% of the population worldwide is impacted by some form of kidney damage.
On Thursday March 10th we are celebrating the 11th edition of World...
Zika Virus May Increase Risk of Mental Illness
The Zika virus, researchers say, closely resembles some infectious agents that have been linked to the development of autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Reproductive health...
New cancer treatment offers hope to patients
A new cancer treatment that retrains the body's immune system to fight cancer now offers new hope. White blood cells were taken from patients...
No restrictions on travel to Zika virus affected areas, WHO
According to the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern from 1 February 2016 on the...
Scientists move closer to understanding Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is not a single illness, but rather a group of genetically distinct disorders, each of which has its own set of symptoms.
For the...
Zika virus spreads ‘explosively’, WHO
The World Health Organisation has convened an emergency committee to discuss the “explosive” spread of the Zika virus, which is linked to thousands of...
Frequent Social Media Use Causes Sleep Problems
If you have troubles sleeping, look no further than your social media addiction.Frequent social media users are at a significantly higher risk of sleep...
Caffeine doesn’t contribute to extra heartbeats
A new study indicates that regular caffeine consumption does not contribute to heart palpitations or extra heartbeats, according to UC researchers.
The results challenge the...
World’s largest wellness village to launch in Dubai Healthcare City Phase...
Dubai Healthcare City, a health and wellness destination, today announced the launch of the world’s largest wellness concept in its Phase 2 expansion in...
Living in a high-rise lowers survival after cardiac arrest
The higher the floor you live on, the lower your chance of surviving a cardiac arrest, according to a new study.
Canadian researchers studied 7,842...
Valuing Your Time More Than Money is Linked to Happiness
Valuing your time more than the pursuit of money is linked to greater happiness, according to new research published by the Society for Personality...
Two positive cases of MERS Coronavirus announced in Abu Dhabi
The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, HAAD, has announced two positive cases of the MERS Coronavirus (MERS CoV). Both cases are receiving the medical...
Cosmetic Surgery is booming in UAE, data says
Enquiries to cosmetic surgery clinics more than double (106%) in the past year
Medical tourism to the UAE has increased by 135% in the past...
Obesity: Causes and Treatments
Obesity is one of the most serious modern-day diseases resulting from the new global lifestyle. It has become a real threat to public health...