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Difference in heat exhaustion and heatstroke explained

From early symptoms to emergencies, doctors explain how to stay safe in extreme heat

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Summer in the UAE has already begun

Meet UAE resident who ran London Marathon in a kandura

From Kerala to Abu Dhabi, runner’s kandura record showcases pride in UAE on a global stage

Sadique Ahamed

Why hepatitis remains a major global health threat

WHO says hepatitis can be eliminated, but the world needs to accelerate efforts

Limited access to prevention and care continues to drive mortality

Breakthrough: Dubai achieves adult SMA gene therapy

UAE milestone expands access to life-changing treatment for adults

Dr. Vivek Mundada with Medcare multidisciplinary medical team

From lifespan to healthspan: Why prevention matters

Focus moves from treating disease to preventing it through early detection

Most healthcare models remain focused on treating illness after it appears rather than preventing it before it develops.

How this new UAE group supports people of determination

Community-led POD network offers safe space, guidance, and shared resources

Organisations, volunteers, and specialists gather for an interactive therapy session to help POD families

Dubai Healthcare City unveils Dh1.3b expansion push

New developments PIXEL DHCC and IBN SINA+ aim to support services and investment growth

The new flagship projects aim to strengthen Dubai's healthcare ecosystem.

UAE’s sunshine paradox and your mental health

Experts explain why sunlight isn’t enough and what it means for your mood

The benefits of Vitamin D extend far beyond bone health, it plays a crucial role in modulating the immune system, reducing inflammation, and even supporting heart function.

Over 32,000 benefit from EHS health screening drive

Itmi’nan programme boosts early detection of chronic diseases

Itmi’nan programme has seen steady rise in public participation.

Free health checks launched in Sharjah by EHS

Mobile clinics in Aljada offer checks under ‘Etmaenan’ programme

Mobile clinics aim to boost early detection of common conditions.

Missed shots, lost lives: Measles kills 71 in Pakistan

Over 4,500 cases reported as authorities flag immunisation gaps

Health experts say the spike is largely driven by a backlog of children who missed routine vaccinations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Illustrative image.

First malaria treatment for newborns gets prequalified

WHO prequalifies artemether-lumefantrine for babies weighing two to five kilograms

The newly prequalified treatment, artemether-lumefantrine, is the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for the youngest malaria patients

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