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UAE doctors save 13-month-old with rare immune disorder

Father’s stem cells rebuild toddler’s immune system after deadly infections

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Yas Clinic and ADSCC team up to save child with life-threatening Omenn Syndrome

UAE back-to-school: Vaccines parents should check now

Families urged to review immunisation records, rebuild healthy routines after summer break

A schoolgirl receives a vaccine at a school. Photo for illustrative purposes only

UAE doctors warn expats as rat fever kills Kerala man

How you can catch it, symptoms and what to avoid to stay safe during vacation

One of the last photos of Teejo George, taken at the 30th-year reunion of his college mates during his last vacation in Kerala.

UAE plans face, hand, uterus transplants under Hayat

New hospital donor units planned to boost donations after 1,500 lives saved so far

UAE plans to expand tissue and organ donation to include corneas, bones, skin, heart valves, plus intestine, uterus, face, hand and arm transplants. Photo used for illustrative purposes only

Sharjah hospital marks milestone kidney transplant

International patient flies into Sharjah for kidney transplant with robotic donor surgery

Photo used for illustrative purposes

Why regular health checks should not be ignored

Vista Maritime Travel & Tourism plans regular health checks and early intervention

Dr Zafar Tahir (4th from right) presents awards to doctors who participated in the preventive health seminar in Dubai.

Green spaces linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers say access to gardens and parks could have wider health benefits

Researchers found a lower risk of type 2 diabetes among people with substantial home gardens.

Dubai develops AI tool for earlier autism screening

Eye-tracking technology helps identify children who may need specialist assessment

The system evaluates raw eye-tracking data, including gaze patterns, fixation duration and visual scanning behaviour.

Katseye faces second hiatus as Sophia steps away

Her mental health, wellbeing must be prioritised; Katseye will continue with four members

Member of the US girl group Katseye Sophia Laforteza

AI designs living viruses for the first time

Researchers see medical promise, but experts warn safeguards lag behind

Viruses are already widely used as delivery vehicles in gene therapy, carrying healthy genes into patients’ cells to treat inherited disorders. AI-designed viruses could one day be tailored to perform such tasks more efficiently or safely.

UAE says markets free of Cyclospora-linked lettuce

Ministry says UAE markets remain free of lettuce linked to the outbreak

The Ministry is also verifying the safety of food products available in UAE markets and taking preventive measures to ensure the highest food safety standards.

Why genetic counselling is changing reproductive care

As precision medicine advances, genetic screening helps families make informed decisions

National premarital genetic screening helps identify carriers and at-risk couples early, supporting informed reproductive decision-making, while newborn screening enables early diagnosis and timely intervention.

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