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UAE: What is breast crawl? Why should it be practised?

Instinctive newborn behaviour shown to boost breastfeeding success, bonding, and immunity

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Newborns can crawl to their mum's breasts within the first hour of life and get their golden feed in a practice that is now shown to have many benefits than the normal skin-to-skin breastfeeding. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

How UAE AI tool achieved perfect TB detection – study

AIRIS-TB could automate 80% of chest X-ray assessments, M42 study finds

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Supporting mothers at work: A growing UAE trend

Breastfeeding support in the workplace is becoming a game-changer for UAE businesses

UAE workforce see an improvement in their work culture with more attention to supporting nursing mothers

RFK pulls $500m in funding for vaccine development

US health secretary criticises mRNA vaccines in video on social media accounts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a press conference in the Brooklyn borough of New York, on May 1, 2024.

What breastfeeding mothers wish you'd stop saying

This World Breastfeeding Week, here’s what mothers really need instead

A listening ear, a warm gesture, or even the simple act of not saying the wrong thing can make a world of difference to breastfeeding mothers.

Pakistan’s healthcare suffers as nurses flee abroad

Severe nurse shortage worsens as thousands leave for better pay, conditions overseas

Nurses accounted for 5.8% of Pakistan’s highly educated workforce that emigrated in 2024

Why non-flu fevers spike in UAE and how to stay safe

Doctors explain what is causing the spike and how you can protect yourself

Doctors in the UAE have reported a noticeable rise in non-influenza viral fevers since late May, a trend they say is likely to continue into early autumn.

Dubai: Pakistani expat’s 4-yr rare vein blockage solved

Advanced procedure restores blood flow in rare Superior Vena Cava case

Muhammad Bilal with Dr Roshan Rodney S at Aster Hospital Mankhool after successful treatment.

UAE suspends six doctors over prescription violations

Probe finds serious breaches of controlled substance laws.

Controlled substance rules breach leads to doctor suspensions

The secrets of Clinique La Prairie’s longevity formula

The Clinique offers transformative stays that provide the keys to a healthier life

Clinique La Prairie: The Swiss sanctuary redefining longevity

DoH launches incentive scheme for fertility clinics

The initiative is designed to continuously improve the quality of healthcare services

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Rise in Zoom fatigue, myopia in kids, UAE doctors warn

Experts report new-age health concerns driven by digital habits

Doctors raise red flags about the blue light emitted from screens, which disrupts sleep cycles by suppressing melatonin – the hormone that regulates sleep. (Picture for illustration purposes only)

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