WHO Pakistan acknowledges UAE's contribution to polio eradication efforts
On World Polio Day, which is marked on 24th October, Dr. Nima Saeed Abid, Head of World Health Organisation Office in
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'Game changer' tuberculosis drug cures 8 in 10
A new treatment for a drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis can cure 80 percent of sufferers, according to a trial
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Burj Khalifa illuminates in pink to raise awareness about breast cancer
Burj Khalifa will be illuminated in pink every weekend (Friday and Saturday) throughout October to honour Breast Cancer
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India reports 80 Zika cases, 22 pregnant women
India has reported an outbreak of the Zika virus with 80 confirmed cases since last month including 22 pregnant women
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's 'post-pregnancy' acne
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has revealed her skin hasn't been the same since becoming a new mum. The 31-year-old model
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FNC discusses usage of communications technology in health sector
During its meeting today, the Federal National Council, FNC, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee continued
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In Canada, pot legalization poses health and safety challenges
Canada will end its pot prohibition Wednesday with the goals of curbing the black market and use by youth, amid
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Nahyan bin Mubarak opens 10th UAE Cancer Congress in Dubai
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and President of the UAE Genetics Association, has said that
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DHA, Noor Dubai sign MoU to benefit patients with sight problems
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, and Noor Dubai Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to benefit UAE
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Three cases of polio detected in Niger: ministry
Health officials have detected three cases of polio in southern Niger, near the border with Nigeria, the health
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World's first human case of rat disease found in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong man has developed the world's first ever human case of the rat version of the hepatitis E virus, according
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Many doctors in India miss TB signs
Many private sector doctors in India miss the signs of tuberculosis and therefore provide patients inadequate treatment
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Perfume could cure baldness
New research suggests that chemicals in fragrances can trigger hair growth in just six days - with the scent of
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Mandatory controls to be applied on juices, dairy products in 2019: ESMA
The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology, ESMA, has set up an awareness workshop for more than 300
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Rollercasters can remove kidney stones
Riding on a rollercoaster can remove a kidney stone, according to a new study. Researchers at Michigan State
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Ministry of Health issues safety alert against four products due to microbial contamination
The Ministry of Health and Prevention is alerting consumers and healthcare professionals against the use of four
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Goosebumps can mean happier life
People who experience goosebumps during live entertainment are healthier than those who don't, according to a new study
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Young blood 'is the key to long-lasting health'
According to scientists at University College London, young blood could be the key factor in maintaining long-lasting
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Diabetes falls in UAE from 18.9% to 11.8%
Diabetes has fallen in the UAE from 18.9% in 2010 to 11.8% this year, according to a health survey conducted by the
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DoH calls upon the public to receive seasonal flu vaccination ahead of winter
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi, DoH, the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is calling
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Pippa Middleton doesn't want 'penguin waddle'
Pippa Middleton is adamant she won't get the dreaded pregnancy waddle as she nears her due date so has been relying on
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Swedes enjoy world-class healthcare - when they get it
Asia Nader didn't know whether to worry more about being diagnosed with a hole in her heart at the age of 21, or having
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Video game addiction in children may lead to serious health problems, says Department of Health
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi, DoH, the regulator of the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi, has issued a
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Abu Dhabi Police launch new unit to handle nuclear emergency response
The Abu Dhabi Police have established a new unit for nuclear security in its organisational structure to respond to
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Ministry of Health orders recall of Hamer Ginseng & Coffee Candy
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has issued a circular ordering the recall of Hamer Ginseng & Coffee Candy from