Health

Zulekha Hospital performs maiden advanced thyroid surgery

An advanced minimally invasive surgical technique was attempted for the very first time in the UAE, at the Zulekha
21 students sickened after eating candy on Valentine’s Day

School officials say 21 students from a middle school south of Atlanta have been taken to hospitals after eating candy
Prince Harry and Meghan attend armed forces charity awards

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle attended an awards ceremony on Thursday evening for the Endeavour
Anne Hathaway made herself sick with weight loss

Anne Hathaway got "really sick" after losing an "unhealthy" amount of weight for her role in 'Les Miserables'. The 36-
Department of Health launches 'Open Data Dashboards'

Department of Health Abu Dhabi, DoH, has launched the Open Data Dashboards, which have been designed and developed as
Beyonce and Jay Z challenge fans to go vegan in exchange for free concert tickets

Beyonce and Jay Z are offering a lucky fan a chance to win free concert tickets for life if they make a pledge to go
UAE's first two multi organ donation, transplant procedure video revealed

The Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, MBRU, at Dubai Healthcare City has unveiled the
Study finds you can burn 140 calories in the bath

A nice hot bubble bath could be the key to weight loss A study carried out by Nottingham Trent University found that
Womb-like incubator for premature infant care to be introduced in UAE hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has revealed plans to introduce a womb-like incubator that could greatly
Arab Health 2019 opens in Dubai

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Health
State of emergency declared in US measles outbreak

A state of emergency was declared on Friday in the western US state of Washington following a measles outbreak that has
Ministry of Health withdraws Zordyl Mouthwash

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has issued a circular to the directors of medical districts, government and
Company sells used tissues for $79.99

A company that sells used tissues for $79.99 has sold out online. The tissues - created by company Vaev - help people "
Man says emotional support alligator helps his depression

A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator helps him deal with his depression. Joie Henney, 65, said his
Prince William's mental health campaign was shunned by celebrities

According to Prince William, a host of celebrities rejected the chance to support his mental health campaign in 2016.
Duchess Catherine's parenting struggle

Duchess Catherine has admitted parenthood can be "so hard". The 37-year-old royal - who has children Prince George,
Bangladeshi 'Tree Man' dreams of cure as rare skin disease returns

A Bangladeshi dubbed "Tree Man" because of bark-like growths on his skin will need aggressive surgery to remove them,
‘Scan Today, Not Tomorrow’ breast cancer awareness campaign launches

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has launched the first awareness and prevention campaign of 2019 for
Swine flu kills 40 in western India

At least 40 people have died and more than 1,000 have tested positive for swine flu since the beginning of this year in
UAE bans live birds from Russia following outbreak of H5N2 bird flu

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, today announced the ban of all live birds from Russia,
DHA doctors remove rare 33cm tumour from abdomen

Doctors from the General Surgery Department at the Rashid Hospital succeeded in removing a rare 33cm tumour from the
Breast cancer survivor says Pink Caravan 'a solid partner' in recovery journey

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women worldwide, with nearly 1.1 million new cases diagnosed each year -
Mubadala announces acquisition of Amana Healthcare

Mubadala Investment Company, through its healthcare investment team, Mubadala Healthcare, today announced the
Fat people have smaller brains

Scientists have found that people who carry too much weight around their middle have smaller brains. Researchers from
James Middleton reveals secret depression battle

Duchess Catherine's brother James Middleton has opened up about his secret battle with depression. Photo: Instagram The