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What UAE residents can do to stay healthy in flu season

As the UAE enters the cooler months, respiratory infections may become more common

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Prevention is not only about protecting ourselves, it also helps protect our families, colleagues, and the more vulnerable members of our community, according to doctors

Why arthritis is striking young adults in the UAE

From autoimmune disease to sedentary lifestyles, triggers can emerge much earlier

Arthritis is not just an older person’s disease. It is a complex group of medical conditions that can profoundly impact young adults during the prime of their careers, social lives, and personal development.

How UAE's new food rules transform everyday health

Health experts say families, schools, consumers still have a key role to play

Reducing obesity and diet-related diseases requires collaboration between government, industry, schools, healthcare professionals, and families. Photo for illustrative purposes only

UAE is cutting salt and sugar from these everyday foods

From bread to yoghurt and chips, here’s what the limits mean for shoppers

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Jordanian girl completes treatment journey in Dubai

Mother says UAE and Dubai gave the family hope, support and care during difficult journey

In a post on Instagram, Katia’s mother shared photographs documenting her daughter’s treatment journey.

Abu Dhabi finds genetic incompatibility in 565 couples

Pre-marital screening has tested nearly 12,000 couples and analysed 570 genes

The testing covered 570 genes linked to more than 840 inherited genetic disorders.

Abu Dhabi bets on AI and genomics to reshape healthcare

Future Health Summit 2026 explores AI's role in transforming global healthcare systems

Global experts will examine how health data, genomics and digital tools could transform medicine during the Future Health Summit 2026. [Illustrative image]

Could ageing speed up in your 20s? Study offers clues

Lifestyle and environment may speed up ageing in early adulthood, study finds

Study reveals how lifestyle and environment may affect ageing

UAE approves new drug for rare blood disorder and clots

EDE: UAE second country to authorise MIMRYLO single-dose vials containing sterile powder

UAE approves new drug for rare blood disorder that raises red blood cells and clot risk

UAE programme helps parents support neurodiversity

Initiative gives parents, caregivers practical tools to understand child development

The six-session programme focused on helping families understand neurodiversity.

Pakistani expat’s heart stops twice after stomach pain

On World Heart Day, learn what type of stomach pain UAE residents should not ignore

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27-year-old Indian expat shocked by heart attack cause

Kerala man with no other illness saved after 10 minutes of CPR and 30-minute angioplasty

Rajesh Rajendran with Dr Arun Hari

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