MERS Economic Impact
The rapid spread of the potential fatal Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has become more concerning. For now, the apparent limit on the virus...
19.2 percent of UAE population diagnosed with diabetes
Diabetes drug proven to prevent kidney failure in 2 out of 3 diabetic patients
Servier Pharmaceutical Company called attention to the diabetes epidemic in...
Community Development Authority organises “Fit for Life†campaign
The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai organised a two-day “Fit for Life†campaign, as part of CDA’s continuous support to local campaigns...
Behavior in High School Predicts Success Later in Life
Being a responsible student, maintaining an interest in school and having good reading and writing skills will not only help a teenager get good...
A New Look at Getting Older
*Article by Dr. Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Managing Director of The LightHouse Arabia:
When I was younger- 40 seemed like the end of the...
New 15 Min Covid-19 Test Available by October’s End
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, recently announced its rapid, point-of-care, SARS-CoV-2 antigen test for use on...
How to Combat Sedentary Lifestyle
Sedentary lifestyle is one the major factors for developing very hazardous conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, neuromuscular disorders, headache, even anxiety and...
Night Owls Have Higher Risk of Dying Sooner
"Night owls" -- people who like to stay up late and have trouble dragging themselves out of bed in the morning -- have a...
Eating Meat Linked to Higher Risk of Diabetes
While a plant-based diet is generally considered healthier than a meat-based diet in preventing the risk of diabetes, not all meats affect the risk...
Depression: Let’s talk
World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization, provides us with...
H1N1 vaccines explained
The H1N1 virus is a pandemic but at the moment it is still less deadly than the normal seasonal flu. The fear though is...
Cancer Cost Reaches Record $100 bn Globally
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with approximately 14 million new cases in 2012 alone. The increasing incidence of the disease paired...
Vegetarian Diets Twice as Effective in Reducing Body Weight
People who follow vegetarian diets not only lose weight more effectively than those on conventional low-calorie diets but also improve their metabolism by reducing...
How to Incorporate Online Therapy into Your Weekly Routine
One of the strengths of online therapy is the fact that it’s flexible with your life. With regular therapy, you have to go to...
7 Habit-Driven Tactics to Crush Your Exercise Goals
While ringing in the New Year, self-reflection is almost unavoidable. Yet with work, kids, family, school, and relationships—it’s easy for the mind to focus...
How to Manage Diabetes during Ramadan
A major change in the dietary pattern happens during Ramadan compared with other times of the year. Fasting Muslims are required to refrain from...
Weight Loss Industry Biggest Lie Exposed
America’s most popular doctor on TV and still admired by many, Dr. Oz, recently has faced criticism over promoting miracle dietary pills and supplements...
Ebola Cases May Reach 1.4 Million by February
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is gaining speed with hundreds of new infections each week, but recently the American CDC defined the worst-case...