Dubai: Hundreds of cyclists and bikers across Dubai gathered on Sunday morning to spread breast cancer awareness and contribute to cancer efforts at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) as part of UAE’s Pinktober activities. Under the theme of a pedal to fight, the community joined hands to participate in the historic 10km ride that also coincided […]
Dubai: As the official health and wellness partner of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Fitbit organized an energetic group fitness activation at the City Centre Deira in association with the Dubai Festival and Retail establishment to help raise awareness and participation for the sixth edition of the 30×30 challenge. Fitbit, now a part of the Google […]
Maintaining a healthy smile is a vital part of overall health and well-being. It goes further than just the aesthetic benefits. Our mouth can harbour a range of bacteria, which if left to fester, can cause a variety of health issues. Dental Care is self-care. Everyone should know that prioritizing your oral health isn’t cosmetic […]
Dubai: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that birth and death certificate issuance has been extended to the private health sector. Previously, only a public hospital in Dubai could provide this certificate. Presently, HMS Mirdif Hospital and Medcare Hospital for Women and Children can provide this service. In future, other private sector hospitals will […]
World: One of the most effective ways of treating cancer today is ‘chemotherapy’. Indian researchers have now discovered a technique whose therapy will only attack cancerous cells and not harm the rest of the body’s cells. The micro-RNA developed by researchers from the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) specifically kills cervical cancer cells. The currently available […]
This day in history we feature Sheffield Football Club. The world’s oldest association football club still in operation, is founded in England on this day in 1857. Trivia – Sheffield Football Club Sheffield Football Club is an English football club from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, although now based in nearby Dronfield, across the county boundary in […]
Bejing: A study conducted by Chinese and U.S. scientists has identified a type of bacteria in our gut that can effectively degrade nicotine, a harmful ingredient in tobacco that causes addiction and a slew of health risks, including fatty liver disease, Chinese news agency, Xinhua. A colony of gut bacteria was found to have reduced […]
Dubai: In yet another unprecedented move taken in cooperation with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the Emirate of Dubai has recently seen the launch of the UAE’s first-of-its-kind drive-through blood test service. The new service will be provided by Unilabs, the leading Swiss diagnostic service provider, which has been ISO certified by the Emirates International […]
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) stated that the level of cases of Seasonal flu is at the expected level compared to previous years before the pandemic. In its statement, ADPHC said that Seasonal Flu is a respiratory infection that can cause complications, especially in young children, the elderly and people with chronic […]
Sharjah: Aster Hospital, the hospital arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has opened a 100-bed multi-specialty hospital in the emirate of Sharjah. The medical facility spread across 200,000 square feet was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council. His […]
Dubai: Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai, will take over the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road on November 20, welcoming runners of all ages and fitness abilities to challenge themselves to go the distance. The world’s largest free fun run and one of the key highlights of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), the Dubai Run in its […]
