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UAE adopts AI for faster prostate cancer detection

New platform is designed to help doctors make quicker and consistent clinical decisions

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M42’s National Reference Laboratory partners with Qritive to help pathologists improve diagnostic speed and accuracy.

New diabetes jab cuts blood sugar, body weight in trial

Phase 3 trial finds weekly diabetes jab cuts blood sugar and body weight by up to 15%

The weight-loss results were equally striking. Participants receiving retatrutide lost between 11.5% and 15.3% of their body weight on average, compared with 2.6% in the placebo group. Illustrative image.

UAE ministry issues new Ebola travel advisory

Health ministry outlines hygiene, screening and early symptom checks for travellers

Travellers were also advised to monitor their health during and after travel and to seek medical advice immediately if symptoms develop.

New UAE health cover freezes premiums for 5 years

Policybazaar.ae launches premium freeze option amid rising UAE medical inflation

UAE healthcare and medical insurance costs have been on the up and up, and there are still ways that residents can better manage their side of the cost equation.

Many UAE dairy products to get less sweet from Sept’ 26

Flavoured milk, yoghurt, laban from two popular brands to reduce added sugars by 10–20%

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UAE recalls two insecticide products

Recall follows findings of unregistered products, non-compliant ingredient concentrations

The recall applies to "Goodbye All Insects Max Kills in One Spray" and "Goodbye All Insects", both manufactured by SCITRA.

UAE resident saves heat-stricken kitten

Woman spots exhausted kitten near Sharjah Airport and rescues it in 38°C heat

A resident travelling near Sharjah Airport spotted what she initially thought was an object lying on the side of a bridge.

UAE lists six early Ebola warning signs

Authorities outline symptoms, travel advice and preparedness measures nationwide

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Abu Dhabi residents are getting fitter. Here’s how

Survey reveals 60% of Abu Dhabi's population now meets WHO physical activity standards

The findings come from the fourth Abu Dhabi Sports and Physical Activity Survey.

UAE approves new once-daily pill for weight loss

EDE approves Wegovy’s oral version for weight management, cardiovascular risk reduction

EDE said the regulatory approval was based on clinical studies showing the treatment’s effectiveness in supporting weight loss, long-term weight maintenance, and reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in at-risk populations when combined with a healthy lifestyle.

Indian grandma on visit dies in UAE, gifts life to two

Kerala expat family in UAE moved to tears at walk of honour for organ donor on visit visa

Jesinta Jose Mon Vellara was 63

HR guide for UAE companies to support employees with MS

Practical resources for patients and carers, plus city activations mark World MS Day

The landmark step comes as part of a nationwide campaign marking World MS Day

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