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Life after stroke: UAE residents share their stories

Their experiences reveal the realities of recovery and the determination to move forward

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UAE stroke survivors share how they rebuilt their lives after a medical emergency

Watch: UAE targets vaping among youngsters in new drive

MoHAP joins ‘Today Before Tomorrow’ drive to stop nicotine dependence before it starts

Screengrab from the ministry's awareness video used for illustrative purposes

How the brain can relearn what injury takes away

On World Stroke Day, advances in rehabilitation offer hope for restoring movement

Repetition is the key to neurological recovery, irrespective of whether it be a matter of relearning to walk, regain control of a weakened hand, overcome a visual field defect, speak, calculate or strategise.

AI-powered diagnosis: What it means for patients in UAE

Experts explain how AI could improve diagnosis and why doctors must remain in control

AI can provide valuable clinical insights but doctors must remain at the centre of every critical healthcare decision, says experts. Photo for illustrative purposes only

Health maxxing in UAE: Are we taking wellness too far?

Experts explain benefits, potential risks, how residents can make informed choices

Health maxxing is the social media trend of pushing every health metric to its optimal level, according to health experts. Photo for illustrative purposes only

Fish bone stuck in Indian expat's airway for 2 months

60-year-old man undergoes procedure in a Dubai hospital to remove 2cm-long, 1cm-wide bone

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Indian expat, 52, dies after playing badminton in Dubai

Kerala man dies despite immediate CPR; third sports-related death reported in UAE in 2026

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UAE steps up drive to curb obesity and improve diets

New salt, sugar and fat limits aim to improve diets as obesity affects 22.4% of adults

New limits on salt, sugar and fat aim to improve diets as obesity affects more than one in five adults in UAE.

UAE polio drive delivers 850m vaccine doses in Pakistan

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has contributed US$525 million to global polio efforts since 2011

His Highness contributed US$525 million internationally since 2011 to help ensure a healthier future for children in a world free from the disease.

How ADHD symptoms change from childhood to adulthood

Experts explain why ADHD can go unnoticed at every age, what families can do to help

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, and activity levels. Photo for illustrative purposes only

Calley Means resigns as top RFK Jr. adviser

A key MAHA advocate, Means did not say why he was leaving

In this image provided by the US Department of Agriculture, Calley Means, senior advisor for the US Department of Health and Human Services, delivers remarks at HHS Headquarters in Washington, Feb. 11, 2026.

Sharjah employees and families to get discounted care

Pact between Sharjah Health Authority and Medcare to benefit multiple groups of residents

Dr Abdul Aziz Saeed Al Mheiri and Alisha Moopen during the signing ceremony

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