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Scientifically Proven: Generous People Are Happier

Generosity makes people happier, even if they are only a little generous. People who act solely out of self-interest are less happy. Merely promising...

Emaar Healthcare Group launches ‘Grand Rounds’ continuing medical education programme on...

First lecture to be led by Dr. Heitham Hassoun on ‘Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease in the Primary...

10 Most Popular Diets in 2014

As we’re counting down the last days of this year, global search engines, namely Yahoo and finally Google, revealed their most searched for terms...

Doubts arise about the weight loss effect of green coffee bean...

Another Dr. Oz Show topic makes it to “The Whistle Blog” written by Diane Kress, RD CDE  registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, owner and...

UAE Ministry of Health launches a new automated system for medical...

The UAE Ministry of Health launched a new automated system to help doctors and private healthcare facilities access the medical licenses that are requested...

Both Obese and Anorexic Women Have Low Levels of ‘Feel Good’

Women who struggle with anorexia nervosa or obesity exhibit low levels of a neuroactive steroid known as allopregnanolone, a metabolite of the hormone progesterone,...

Wireless devices raise risk of brain cancer; Five billion worldwide exposed

The cancer agency of the World Health Organization states using cell phones and other wireless gadgets may put humans at bigger risk of brain...

Dubai’s medical industry forecasted to grow to 40 Billion AED by...

Massive boost for medical industry as Dubai marks National Day by strengthening its reputation as a global medical epicenter In a strong signal of Dubai’s...

Late night emails equate to double espresso before bed

Sleep experts have cracked the mathematical formula for a good night’s sleep in a bid to halt the sleepless epidemic – and there’s bad...

The Best Therapist to See When You’re Under Stress

Having a little stress in your life can be a good thing. It gives you a reason to accomplish your goals or solve a...

Red Alert: New Map Shows Countries That Exceed Air Pollution Limits

A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits. Information...

Improving Diet Quality Reduces Risk of Premature Death

People who improve the quality of their diets over time, eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish and less red and processed...

GCC States Unite Over Ebola Prevention

Nations from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gathered at an urgent meeting on Wednesday to discuss joint measures for prevention and control of the...

Pursuit of Money Has A Downside

Although people living in consumer-based cultures such as Dubai's often believe that they will be happier if they acquire more money, they should always...

Healthy Eating: High Protein Vegetables Fill More Than Meat

Meals based on legumes such as beans and peas will fill you more than pork and veal-based meals according to a recent study by...

How to Make Better Decisions: Look at The Big Picture or...

New research suggests how distancing yourself from a decision may help you make the choice that produces the most benefit for you and others...

How Video Games Change Your Brain

Scientists have collected and summarized studies looking at how video games can shape our brains and behavior. Research to date suggests that playing video...

Salty Diet Makes You Hungry, Not Thirsty

We've all heard it: eating salty foods makes you thirstier. But what sounds like good nutritional advice turns out to be not true in...