Gene responsible for binge drinking, Study
A recent research on the brain functions explains teenagers’ tendency to binge drink. Scientists at King’s College London's Institute of Psychiatry found a gene...
Boys show signs of puberty at earlier age
The American Academy of Pediatrics revealed a detailed study which indicates that boys are entering puberty earlier now than several decades ago.
According to the study,...
Moving beyond Embryonic Stem Cells: iPS Cells
For nearly two decades, the medical world and the American public have grappled with the lightning-rod topic of stem cells, in particular the controversy...
Sanofi-aventis announces results of research in the use of Lantus®(...
1. Two new meta-analyses confirm once-daily Lantus® efficacy and reduced risk of hypoglycaemia compared to NPH Insulin
2. With lower dose, Lantus® achieves similar and...
Half of UAE residents want to lose weight
New Research found men and women differ both in terms of what they are hoping to achieve and what they are doing to attain...
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Italy
In a statement from June 2, 2013, the World Health Organization announced three new cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)...
Providing cancer patients with the best possible chance of retaining their...
The future in hair loss prevention travels to the Middle East
The next generation in scalp coolers will be showcased by Paxman Coolers...
Supplements for losing weight help weight watchers
Top supplements for losing weight
Nowadays, obesity is a very serious problem for people from all over the world and that is why weight loss...
More Coronavirus Cases in Saudi Arabia
After announcing four cases of novel coronavirus late on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency added two more in it the Eastern region last night,...
Promising new therapy for depression discussed
More than 6,000 healthcare professionals gathered at the 24th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Paris to discuss new data on Agomelatine, a...
Sanofi-aventis stands behind the safety of Lantus
Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) has just been made aware of data associated with a retrospective follow-up of four patient registries. The results...
Remember the rinderpest virus?
Today the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) launches a digital media campaign warning against the risks of accidental or deliberate release of the...
Coronavirus claims another life in Saudi Arabia; Tunisia announces 3 cases
There are no new cases of the novel coronavirus in Saudi Arabia, but one of the patients in the Eastern Region died yesterday, bringing...
Quit smoking to reduce risk of premature dying
A recent study which included more than 1 million women found that smokers are three times more likely to die than those who don’t smoke. In...
Drinking more coffee reduces risk of oral cancer
A recent study promotes newly discovered coffee drinking benefits. It seems, heavy coffee drinkers are less at risk of dying from cancers of...
New Coronavirus Cases in Saudi Arabia Confirmed
Four new cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Saudi Press...
Obese women at higher risk of breast cancer
Local cancer specialists are advising women to pay closer attention to body fat. A recent study which indicates that those who are overweight or...