health checks for expatriates

HEALTH CHECKS FOR EXPATRIATES

HEALTH CHECKS FOR EXPATRIATES

Ramadan in UAE: Can fasting without phones boost focus?

Doctors reveal how a digital detox fights fasting fatigue and sharpens focus

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Ramadan in UAE: Can fasting without phones boost focus? – ‘scrolling isn’t restful’

Struggling to stay awake? UAE doctors share Ramadan fix

Experts reveal why sleep problems peak in the second week, share simple tips

Long fasting hours, late-night prayers, early morning meals and busy work schedules are leaving many fatigued, affecting daily functioning.

Deadlier than a heart attack: How AI spots sepsis early

AI-based systems can detect it 6 hours earlier than traditional assessment methods

Sepsis is the leading cause of death in intensive care units worldwide.

Lonely this Ramadan? UAE doctors say you’re not alone

Experts explain why joining community iftars and suhoor gatherings matters

Residents gather for a community iftar in the UAE during Ramadan.

Ramadan in UAE: How to avoid flu, cold while fasting

Experts offer practical advice to help fasting residents avoid seasonal infections

Ramadan in UAE: Fasting this winter? Doctors share how to avoid flu, cold

Ramadan 2026 UAE: 7 vital fasting tips for diabetics

Expert advises on safe blood sugar monitoring and warning signs while fasting

A family breaks their fast together at home. Doctors in the UAE say people with diabetes can fast safely with proper medical guidance. (Picture for illustrative purposes only)

Ramadan 2026 UAE: AI wearables help you fast safely

Modern devices track heart rate, blood sugar, sleep patterns, oxygen levels

AI-powered wearables and smart apps are changing the way people monitor their health during the holy month

UAE doctors warn: Who should avoid fasting in Ramadan

Experts advise residents with chronic conditions to seek risk assessment

Canon fired at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. While Ramadan fasting is spiritually rewarding, those with medical conditions should plan carefully and consult doctors.

Pregnant Dubai Filipina beats cancer, welcomes baby

‘Every sacrifice was worth it’: A 35-year-old endures chemo, exhaustion, hair loss

Rubelle Banguis with her husband and baby girl after a challenging journey to motherhood.

Nipah virus alert: 5 key tips for UAE-India residents

‘Timely medical evaluation is essential when neurological symptoms appear’

Families travelling during the winter vacations, at Dubai International Airport. (Photo for representation purposes only)

Nipah alert: What UAE travellers to India must know

Fresh cases prompt heightened surveillance; doctors outline steps to stay safe

UAE residents flying to India are being advised to stay alert and follow health precautions amid fresh Nipah virus alerts in parts of India.

Abu Dhabi surgeons remove 400g football-weight thyroid

A decade of discomfort: Gland 20 times normal size, extending into chest

Prof Dr Iyad Hassan with Mohammed Bakheet Mohammed, who underwent a successful minimally invasive thyroid surgery at Burjeel Hospital.

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