Ozempic’s weight loss effects have led to unexpected pregnancies in women previously struggling with obesity or infertility, UAE doctors confirm
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Abu Dhabi
Movember: UAE population to see higher rates of prostate cancer as expat residents settle down
Doctors call for enhanced screening and early detection efforts as they foresee a spike in prostate cancer cases among the UAE’s ageing expat population in the next 30 years
Abu Dhabi
Athleisure dominates Dubai fashion scene with homegrown retailers moving to cash in
Athleisure clothing has emerged as Dubai’s top fashion choice while retailers race to cash in on the trend
Dr Saliha Afridi
Don’t silence your inner critic
What if you could transform that inner voice from an overbearing critic into a supportive advisor, and inner guide?
Dr Saliha Afridi
Are your early life relationships impacting your adult workplace interactions?
The impact of unhealthy and unsupportive early life relationships can show up in many ways in the workplace including experiencing difficulties with healthy communication, problems working collaboratively, struggles with taking risks, inability to trust leadership
Dubai
Dubai’s Everest Health Investments acquires two healthcare companies
Medicentres Polyclinics and Novitas Health were fully acquired and will enable Everest Health to cater to over 350,000 out-patients annually
Abu Dhabi
Meet the scientists using generative AI to cure cancer
With a mission to make longevity of human life possible, Insilico’s AI technology is making great strides in drug discovery to cure cancer
Dr Saliha Afridi
Move for your mental health
A strong body will help you maintain a strong mind and spirit, says Dr. Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and Managing Director of The LightHouse Arabia
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Oman extends Covid-19 curfew and curtails Eid celebrations
Evening curfew from 7pm to 4am extended until May 15 as Sultanate aims to bring coronavirus crisis under control
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Video: This accidental treatment is curing paralysis
At the University of Louisville, researchers are using an epidural stimulator to allow patients with spinal cord injuries to stand and even walk again. Their accidental discovery of this treatment is changing our understanding of the spinal cord.
AI in healthcare
Video: Is this the future of health?
Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world, from driverless cars to dating. But according to Dr Eric Topol, a pioneer in digital medicine, perhaps its greatest impact will be on people’s health.
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Video: Anti-smoking strategies could be used to cut obesity
Questions have been raised about whether junk food could one day carry health warnings similar to those on tobacco packaging.
Blindness
Video: A new way to fund healthcare for the most vulnerable – TED Talks
In 2011, eye surgeon and TED Fellow Andrew Bastawrous developed a smartphone app that brings quality eye care to remote communities, helping people avoid losing their sight to curable or preventable conditions.
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Diet tips to follow ahead of Ramadan
Joumana Dabbagh, nutritionist at Nestle Middle East, shares simple health changes