Two youngsters diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy require urgent support to overcome the debilitating genetic disease Two families in the UAE whose young children are battling a devastating disorder are seeking support to raise the Dh8 million for life-saving treatment. Hayat Mabda, 40, from Ajman, is facing a race against time to help he

Everyone over the age of six months, but certain groups in particular, are urged to get the flu jab It is that time of year again, when governments announce their annual flu vaccination campaigns to encourage people to get the shot. But who should be vaccinated against the virus? And how long must you wait after receiving a Covid-19 booste

October is breast cancer awareness month worldwide While cancer can play havoc in your life both mentally and physically, early screening, timely medical intervention and keeping a positive mindset, can help people beat the deadly disease. The most common type of cancer prevalent in the UAE is breast cancer and accounted for 21.4 per cent of new

Figures from the World Health Organisation show a vast difference between cancer detection and mortality rates across the Mena region The Middle East and North Africa region faces a cancer divide, with developing nations recording high mortality rates while richer countries are often detecting and treating the disease before it becomes terminal.

More than 3,400 youngsters in Dubai and the Northern Emirates assessed One in ten children suffers from asthma, according to a study led by the Ministry of Health and Prevention. The report - titled Prevalence of asthma and allergies among children in the United Arab Emirates - assessed more than 3,400 children in Dubai and the Northern Emira