Poor diet and nutrition behind weight gain in early years, regional survey suggests About one in five infants and toddlers in the UAE are at risk of becoming overweight due to poor diet and nutrition. Young children across the Gulf are also not eating the recommended amount of fruit or milk required for healthy growth, research by UAE Univers

Globally, virus cases have surged after nationwide celebrations. The UAE is starting to bend the Covid-19 curve, but with Eid Al Fitr coming up, irresponsible get-togethers could easily turn the recovery graph upside down, medical experts have warned. The country's daily Covid cases dropped to 1,507 on Monday, the second-lowest daily coun

Expat weighing 150kg and with renal failure, hypertension and cardiac issue beats COVID Dubai: While Obesity is clearly one of the most challenging comorbidities that can complicate a COVID-positive condition, 34-year-old Filipino expatriate Melvin Cabile Masule, weighing 150kg, miraculously fought off the threat after two weeks in intensive car

Selected private health sector facilities are offering customers a variety of options to book the vaccines. Several private hospitals have joined the country’s vaccination drive and will now be offering two free-of-cost Covid-19 vaccines — Pfizer BioNTech and Sinopharm — to meet the increased demand for vaccines. While the D

Cold air is usually considered to be a trigger for asthma patients and could lead to sudden attacks. A cool AC blast is therefore considered a no-no for those diagnosed with the condition. However, ACs provide a host of benefits that kind of outweigh the cons. Here’s our pick. 1. Keeps allergens at bay Dust mites and mold spores thrive in