e-alerts on immunisation on anvil

DUBAI - Individuals will soon be able to receive e-alerts reminding them of scheduled immunisation appointments for their children and themselves.

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She kindled hearts with passion and patience

DUBAI - Salma Salim Al Sharhan has touched the lives of thousands of people for over five decades. Devoting her life to helping the sick, the Florence of the UAE, surprisingly remains elusive to the thousands of UAE’s nurses.

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She kindled hearts with passion and patience

She kindled hearts with passion and patience

Salma can rightly be called the Florence of the UAE and is the rightful winner of the Hamdan Award for Individuals working in the field of medicine and health for serving the people.

Phones in trousers may reduce male fertility

DUBAI — Men who keep mobile phones in their trouser pockets could be risking their fertility, health experts have warned. Experts have said that male fertility was rapidly declining worldwide, including in the region. They also asked men to break taboos and stop blaming women for all fertility related issues.

Ministry warns against fish pedicure

DUBAI — The UAE Ministry of Health has warned people against using the nibbling treatment (fish pedicure) that uses doctor fish, saying they could contract serious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis.

More than 40 per cent diabetics have kidney disease

DUBAI — More than 40 per cent of diabetes patients show signs of diabetes-related kidney disease that can lead to end-stage renal failure and cardiovascular disease, according to medical experts attending the Emirates Endocrine Congress in Dubai.

Expats, young women more prone to disorders

Expats, young women more prone to disorders

Expatriates and young women in the UAE are more susceptible to mental disorders, the first ever study done by the Ministry of Health (MoH) on the stigmatised topic has revealed.

Expats, young women more prone to disorders

Expats, young women more prone to disorders

Expatriates and young women in the UAE are more susceptible to mental disorders, the first ever study done by the Ministry of Health (MoH) on the stigmatised topic has revealed.