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100th MERS Case Confirmed in Saudi Arabia

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expects more than 3 million pilgrims for the annual Hajj this October, the Ministry of Health is doubling...

World Cancer Day – Debunking Biggest Cancer Myths

Today is the World Cancer Day. The tradition of marking this day was originally started by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The...

New MERS Cases in Abu Dhabi

Last month, health authorities in the UAE announced all patients diagnosed with the MERS coronavirus were cleared out of the infection and released from...

Hunger, Cancer, Ebola, AIDS… Obesity Tops Them All

The Ebola virus is dominating all global news right now, with some countries starting to consider imposing travel bans and closing their borders. And...

Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

Breast cancer is treatable in 2015. Medications and health research have reduced mortality, while the treatments are less invasive than twenty years ago, and...

Health Benefits of Ramadan Fast

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is upon us, and Muslims across the UAE will start the traditional Ramadan fast, which prohibits eating...

‘Yoga For Smiles’ campaign in partnership with Yogafest Dubai

Yogafest Dubai, Middle East’s longest running and largest health and wellness outdoor festival dedicated to yoga, mindfulness and eco living is back this year...
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The Health Bank Launches Diabetes Management Program on World Health Day

Following a successful pilot programme earlier this year, The Health Bank (THB) has announced the launch of Diabetes Connected Care programme. The programme, available...

Methodist International and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center announce...

Methodist International (MI), the international subsidiary of The Methodist Hospital in Houston, and King Faisal Specialty Hospital & Research Center (General Organization) (KFSH&RC (Gen.Org.))...

Nutrition Tips, Complimentary Health Screenings only during Ramadan

The Western Board-Certified team of Health Experts at Valiant Clinic have put together a Health Tips Guide for fasting in Ramadan for optimal...

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...

Top Rated Healthcare Wearables of 2014

During the last MEMS Executive Congress dedicated to micro electromechanical systems, it was predicted that 2015 will be the year of healthcare wearables. Experts...

Sitting for Long Hours Can Actually Shorten Your Life

A new study finds that it isn't just the amount of time spent sitting, but also the way in which sitting time is accumulated...

New Coronavirus Myths Busted

Separating coronavirus fact from fiction Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China? Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages from China...
An expert from global health system, Cleveland Clinic is advising individuals to take precautions to avoid overexposure to the sun.

What Everyone Should Know About Sun Poisoning Symptoms

Cleveland Clinic expert explains the condition and gives tips to avoid and treat it With travel restrictions easing and many people taking vacation days at...

Freezing eggs provides women with a chance to preserve their fertility

Preserving your Fertility Timeline The technology provides the option to prolong a woman’s fertility timeline to ensure that they don’t miss out on receiving all...

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...

Global Experts at 2nd International Diabetic Foot Conference

Conference aims to facilitate knowledge sharing of new developments in diabetic foot care and address the growing global healthcare challenges resulting from uncontrolled diabetes The...