Health

Did you know that you brain stays conscious after death?

The brain stays conscious for a few minutes after death, according to new research. Researchers have discovered that
Men who work long hours twice as likely to go bald

Men who work long hours are twice as likely to go bald. A new study has revealed that those who work longer than 52
New York to ban flavored e-cigarettes after illnesses, deaths

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced a ban on all flavored e-cigarettes besides tobacco and menthol in
Ministry of Health launches awareness campaign "Beat the Habit Fight Extra Sugar"

As part of Ma’kom" initiative activities, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) today launched the second phase
Expo 2020 prepares for next-gen healthcare innovations

Further cementing its position as a future hub for global innovation when its doors open on 20th October 2020, Expo
Nearly 2,000 blood units donated by Emirati women in Dubai: DHA

On the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated on 28th August every year, the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, revealed
New Al Ain Hospital 89% complete

Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, has revealed that 89 percent of the AED4.4 billion New Al Ain Hospital -
FTA begins procedures on updated excise goods

The Federal Tax Authority, FTA, has begun carrying out procedures related to implementing the latest Cabinet Decision
Everest region bans single-use plastic

Single-use plastics have been banned in the Everest region to reduce the vast amounts of waste left by trekkers and
Mussels, 'super-filters' that can help beat water pollution

Seafood lovers who prize the mussel for its earthy taste and succulent flesh may be unaware of its growing potential in
Measles kill more people in DR Congo than Ebola

Measles has killed 2,758 people in the DR Congo since January, more than the Ebola epidemic in a year, medical NGO
Al Qassimi Hospital performed 600 surgeries on children in 2018

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, said that the Pediatric Surgery Department at Al Qassimi Hospital for
Nicole Scherzinger: I embrace my curvier figure

Nicole Scherzinger has learnt to embrace her "curvier" figure and be more accepting of her "fluctuating weight". The 41
Germany plans to ban plastic bags

A German federal minister said she was working on laws to ban plastic bags, German news agency DPA reported on Sunday.
Man left family because they chewed too loudly

A man hasn't spoken to his family in four years because he was enraged at the sound of their chewing. Derrol Murphy, 41
Eid Al Adha timings for health centres announced

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has released the working hours for it’s primary health care and
MOCCAE reviews livestock testing processes at Sharjah Airport, Abattoir and Cattle Market in Dubai

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, MOCCAE, reviewed the procedures in place
Emirates Nature-WWF urges businesses to protect UAE’s water resources

Emirates Nature-WWF has called on all businesses in the UAE to monitor their water consumption and support the
Government's health guide for travelers

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) today released a list of health tips for travelers this summer, where it
Emirati food on space station for the first time in history

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has announced that Hazzaa AlMansoori, the UAE’s first astronaut to travel
Low-income cancer patients in UAE to receive free medications

Low-income patients unable to afford treatment for bladder and lung cancer will receive medication supplied by
July 2019 hottest month globally ever recorded

July 2019 was the warmest month across the globe ever recorded, according to data released Monday by the European
US seniors fulfill dreams, fight depression with virtual reality

Nidia Silva had never realized her dream of swimming with dolphins until a Miami NGO gave her a pair of virtual reality
Dark chocolate can help lower the risk of depression

New research from University College London's Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care has shown that the snack could
MoHAP provides innovative healthcare package for people with Down syndrome

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced the launch of an innovative package of healthcare services for