MERS cases on the rise in Middle East
Health authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a new death caused by the dangerous MERS virus. With the last laboratory-confirmed case of...
Longevity Secrets for Super Aging
Will you dance at your great-grandchild’s wedding?
Some people are not only dancing, but cooking, driving, and volunteering at an age when they’re supposed to...
Untreated diabetes can lead to complete vision loss
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that allows the body to use...
Breast Cancer Linked to Bacterial Imbalances
Bacteria that live in the body, known as the microbiome, influence many diseases. Most research has been done on the "gut" microbiome, or bacteria...
Quit smoking to reduce risk of premature dying
A recent study which included more than 1 million women found that smokers are three times more likely to die than those who don’t smoke. In...
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...
Intermittent Fasting and How This Might Not Lead to Weight Loss
Many people often go through the process of intermittent fasting for many reasons. These include improving focus levels, building endurance or bettering their health...
UAE with Lowest Life Expectancy among Gulf Countries
Last week, an Arab Youth Survey said UAE is the most preferred country for living for Arab young people, but a new US study...
New therapeutic treatment helps people lose more weight and keep it...
A new approach to weight loss called Acceptance-Based Behavioral Treatment (ABT) helped people lose more weight and keep it off longer than those who...
Academic Training for Eye Care Professionals in the Middle East
Series of workshops for eye care professionals and retailers
Advanced clinical and business strategies to ensure highest standards of patient care
The Academy of Eye Care...
Average age of death in MENA has Increased by 30...
A recent report has unveiled the changes the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region has undergone in the healthcare industry over the past 20...
Why Lying about Santa Is Good for Your Children
Christmas is a magical time of year, especially for children. Unfortunately, between elaborate Elf on the Shelf staging and fending off questions about Santa,...
Divorce, Death and Men’s Brain Aging
Conflict, a death in the family, financial hardship and serious medical crises are all associated with accelerated physical aging. In a new study, researchers...
Arab Health launch for major UK healthcare initiative
The UK Government is using its high profile presence at Arab Health 2013 to launch a strategic initiative, offering a gateway into UK healthcare...
Finding time for fitness training
How to fit exercise into your busy life
When embarking on a fitness programme, it can be difficult to fit your exercise into a...
Healthcare industry will need more nurses by 2020
Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH), one of the leading private sector hospitals in the UAE, celebrated the International Nurses’ Day by commemorating the contributions of...
6 Reasons Why Depression in Women is More Common
Scientists say that women are almost twice as likely to suffer from a major depressive disorder as men. In the past, the common explanation...
New Stomach Bug Spreads Across the Globe
A new strain of stomach bug is attacking the world and the U.S. is already under its grip. The North American country experienced over...