A mother of autistic twins spoke of her joy after a Dubai health clinic chief stepped in to offer support after hearing about her financial challenges. Ambreen Suhaib, 35, told The National last month how she and her husband, who live in Dubai, spend more than Dh300,000 ($81,600) a year to provide the…
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While Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy or Mounjaro may effectively aid weight loss, the post-usage side effects may outweigh the benefits. Dubbed as the ultimate rapid weight loss solution, a viral TikTok trend for type 2 diabetes drugs has taken the world by storm. However, the alarming truth remains concealed beneath the…
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Unnamed health complex and health centre closed until action taken to improve hygiene and reduce infection risks. A health complex and a health centre have been shut by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi due to several safety violations. Regulators took action against the unnamed facilities after they failed to follow…
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People trying to lose weight should not use sugar substitutes known as non-sugar sweeteners, the World Health Organization said in a new report. There is no evidence that sugar substitutes help people reduce body fat, and they may even help increase the risks of diabetes or cardiovascular problems, WHO experts…
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Just 41 per cent of smokers are aware of less harmful alternatives to cigarettes. A lack of clear information around less harmful cigarette alternatives is preventing more smokers from quitting, new research shows. In a recent survey commissioned by British American Tobacco (BAT) and carried out by market analysts Kantar,…
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Technology can help to plan complex operations and keep patients out of hospital. From holographic surgical planning for complex procedures to predictive tools to keep patients out of hospital, artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in health care. Robots may never replicate the human touch or the bedside manner required in…
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They were primarily from Asia, Europe, Arab and GCC countries, emirate’s health authority says Dubai received 674,000 medical tourists who spent Dh992 million ($270 million) last year, an increase of Dh262 million from 2021. Thirty-nine per cent of the medical tourists who came to the emirate last year were from Asian countries while 22…
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Fasting during Ramadan can be a challenging period for those who struggle to maintain healthy habits. Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims around the world fast from dawn until dusk. It is a time of reflection, spiritual renewal, and increased devotion to God. Fasting…
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