Face the Facts: Stroke is Treatable
Every two seconds, someone in the world is having a stroke. Globally, stroke is the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause...
Fasting Diets Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Intermittent energy restriction diets, such as the 5:2 diet, clears fat from the blood quicker after eating meals than daily calorie restriction diets –...
Ebola epidemic in West Africa grows exponentially
The World Health Organization released a new publication about the Ebola outbreak situation in West Africa. Although the report contains some good news, the...
Aesthetic Medicine: New cutting edge services, facilities
Boutique clinic for aesthetic medicine catering to those in search of world-class medical experts who specialize in head-to-toe aesthetic procedure
Coffee Found to Boost Memory
The widely celebrated tradition of drinking a cup of hot coffee in the morning turns out to be far more beneficial than we can...
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...
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...
Women Survive Crises Better Than Men
Women today tend to live longer than men almost everywhere worldwide -- in some countries by more than a decade.
Now, three centuries of historical...
World Arthritis Day 2017: ‘Don’t Delay, Connect Today’
The Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) today reaffirmed its support to people living with arthritis, as World Arthritis Day is fast approaching and will...
1 in 10 Medical Products in Developing Countries is Substandard or...
An estimated 1 in 10 medical products circulating in low- and middle-income countries is either substandard or falsified, according to new research from WHO.
This...
Digital Addiction Increases Loneliness, Anxiety and Depression
Smartphones are an integral part of most people's lives, allowing us to stay connected and in-the-know at all times. The downside of that convenience...
Fans around world take to their mats for first International Yoga...
Millions of yoga enthusiasts stretch and twist in unison across the world this Sunday to mark the first International Yoga Day.
Thousands of people dressed...
Dubai Health Authority marks World Kidney Day 2013
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) concluded today its two-week public health awareness and free screening campaign as part of its efforts to mark the...
Spring Fatigue: How to Stay Energetic In Spring
The true start of spring, or known as the vernal equinox, isn't for a few more weeks, but this year meteorologists in many parts...
Learning and Staying in Shape Key to Longer Life
People who are overweight cut their life expectancy by two months for every extra kilogramme of weight they carry, research suggests.
A major study of...
Fitbit May Turn Teens Off Exercising
Fitness tracker makers would have you believe that all that stands between you and the motivation to get up off your couch and get...
Red Alert: New Map Shows Countries That Exceed Air Pollution Limits
A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits. Information...
Ugly Truth About Attractiveness – A Powerful Motivation
In today's appearance-driven world, body image can be a powerful influence on our choices and behaviors, especially related to dieting. That image is sometimes...