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...
Wearable fitness trackers don’t help people lose weight
Wearable devices that monitor physical activity are not reliable tools for weight loss, says a new study. The study specifically investigated whether regular use...
Eat away skin inflammation
Winter can be harsh on skin even in Dubai, heightening its sensitivity and causing dryness, eczema and inflammation.
Aging population and disease management key topics at Arab Health
37th edition of Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the region’s largest healthcare event
1500 medical tourists seek treatment through Dubai every day
Emirates Airlines is said to fly in 1,500 medical tourists daily to Dubai airport before they take onward flights to destinations such as India,...
New Health Index Reveals Alarming Picture in UAE
A new survey in the United Arab Emirates was launched to determine the general health and well-being of the people across the country. The...
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Opens Evening Clinics during Ramadan
Virtual Visits Service is Also Available and Enables Patients to See Physicians from the Comfort of their Homes. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, an integral part...
Top 10 most toxic foods
10 surprisingly toxic common foods
While most people know that cakes and chocolate aren’t great for your health, there are other seemingly healthy foods whose...
Cancer Therapy Is Double-edged Sword; How to Blunt It
The remains of tumor cells killed by chemotherapy or other cancer treatments can actually stimulate tumor growth by inducing an inflammatory reaction. A study...
Major breakthrough in Breast Cancer as researchers isolate 4 main types...
Study pinpoints 40 cancerous genetic mutations, making it easier for drugs to target tumors
A recent study has made a significant breakthrough in the fight...
MERS Spreads across Middle East
The Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus, or simply MERS, is continuing to spread across countries in the region. On Sunday, December 1, the Health...
A Cure for People Who Worry Too Much
Chronic worriers, take note: Simply writing about your feelings may help you perform an upcoming stressful task more efficiently.
People who worry too much burn...
Attractive People Have A Harder Time Landing Low-Level Jobs
There’s been a good amount of research showing that work life is generally easier for good-looking people: They tend to earn more, they’re hired...
Free Testing for People Showing Symptoms of COVID-19, Pregnant Women and...
The Department of Health–Abu Dhabi, DoH, has stated that the test for the new coronavirus, COVID-19, is available for free in healthcare facilities across...
What exercises are best for each part of your body
The top 10 best exercises
Make the best use of your limited exercise time by using our guide to the best exercises for 10 of...
Dubai Medical Forum to highlight latest advances in Physiotherapy
International and local experts to present updates on how physiotherapy helps in spine and knee treatment, pediatric neurology, and caring for aging adults
The third...
Who Uses Complementary and Alternative Medicine and How
Help sought from complementary, alternative medicine to remedy health problems
A new and extensive study has charted the use of complementary and alternative medicine in...
Diabetes research findings provide insights for policymakers
The research focused on understanding the burden and costs of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with specific analyses on complications, treatment patterns, patient outcomes and projected risk.