Common mistakes of losing weight

Top 10 losing weight and dieting blunders

• Superfood supplement for weight loss

Very often, when we make the decision to lose weight, we start off with the best intentions and a focused, unflappable mindset that, this is it — this time will be different. However, many of us frequently find that only after a few days we begin to slip back to old habits and then eventually back to square one. Read more

Combatting rising substance abuse in community

National Rehabilitation Centre and the Federal Anti-Narcotics Department Join Together to Discuss Solutions

According to a 2011 UN World Drug Report, synthetic and prescription drugs are among the most commonly abused substances across the region. Approximately 64% of addicts in the UAE who seek treatment are hooked on prescription drugs. The search for holistic solutions to combat this – and other drug-related – issues was the main topic of discussion at a meeting held between a delegation from the federal Anti-Narcotics Department at the UAE Ministry of Interior – headed by Colonel Saeed Twair Al Suwaidi, Director General at the Anti-Narcotics Department – and a team from the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). Read more

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 the UAE by launching a Physicians’ Educational Day yesterday evening (Friday, May 4th) at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai. The meeting drew particular focus on new data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) that was announced in the latest IDF congress in December 2011 in Dubai, indicating that 19.2 percent of the UAE population has been diagnosed with diabetes. The new IDF data also highlighted the diabetes associated consequences for both the patients and the economy. Read more

Is the research on green coffee bean sufficient to guarantee results?

Initial study on the green coffee bean extract effect on weight loss included 16 people

Theoretically, caffeine content of green coffee bean extract could potentially cause problems

 An enormous media buzz initiated by a doctor’s claim during a TV show that green coffee bean extract helps losing weight, recently brought new hope to people who are struggling with extra  weight. Many readers contacted DubaiChronicle.com with questions about the rediscovered qualities of the superfood. Is it confirmed? Does green coffee bean extract have side effects? Where we can buy it? Can we trust what the media reports?

After detailed research we would like to share with you additional information. Read more

Mother’s painkiller addiction causes baby drug withdrawal

Number of infants affected by mothers’ painkiller addiction triples

Painkiller addiction is a brain disease that should be treated like other illnesses

Disturbing new research published in the United States says the number of  new  born babies with signs of drug withdrawal has tripled during the last ten years. This is caused due to a surge in pregnant women’s painkiller addiction. The study of the problem is first of its kind. Read more

Obesity linked to fast food TV commercials

Exposure to television advertising on fast-food is linked with obesity in young people

A new study in the United States revealed that people who are frequently watching TV commercials of fast-food brands may have eating patterns that include many types of high-calorie foods. In addition, they may be especially sensitive to visual cues to eat while watching television.

It seems, TV commercials on fast-food restaurants are to blame for childhood obesity. Not only eating a lot of hamburgers, fried chicken or fish, onions and french fries increases the risk of obesity, but only watching the television advertising on such is linked with obesity in young people. Read more

Green Coffee Bean: An effective weapon against obesity

Green coffee bean is not a stimulant

 “Weight loss” supplements are not usually recommended by doctors, because most of them do not really deliver the promised results. Such supplements that claim “easy” weight loss or “fast” weight loss are usually not up to the result, but up to the fast profits. The not so hidden secret strategy for weight loss success is a combination of healthy diet and exercise. However, some superfoods can speed up the process. The green coffee bean became very popular recently. An amazing research findings are to blame for this rediscovered interest. Read more

GCC cancer registry under development

Epidemiological data will help to establish trends and quality of cancer treatment in the region

The Gulf Federation for Cancer Control (GFFCC), in partnership with various health authorities across the GCC, is calling for a GCC-wide cancer registry with the aim of greatly improving cancer care in the region. The registry will make available an updated vital data that can be used to assess current trends in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and which will help researchers and doctors in their work to develop new treatments for cancer and provide better preventative education. Having a constantly updated registry of this kind is vital, as the last available information dates all the way back to 2005. Read more

Pediatric Innovation discussed at World Health Care Congress

• Doctors highlighted shared challenges on common children’s diseases, including obesity, asthma, and diabetes

In an effort to contribute to knowledge and innovation in the field of pediatric medicine, experts from Children’s National Medical Center and its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, both located on the Sheikh Zayed Campus for Advanced Children’s Medicine in Washington, DC, covered key issues related to children’s health in the region at the second annual World Health Care Congress Middle East (WHCC) taking place in Abu Dhabi this week. Read more

Diabetes Care Update: Premix insulin

Novo Nordisk, a leading healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care, is continuing to develop new strategies that aim to change the pattern of diabetes treatment management. This is done through a multi-pronged approach involving healthcare professional training, awareness campaigns, patient education and training of other medical personnel involved in the diabetes management. Read more

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