Local taxes on sales and production of tobacco products may replace customs duty if a GCC-level proposal is implemented.
Local taxes on sales and production of tobacco products may replace customs duty if a GCC-level proposal is implemented.
When mothers decide to store stem-cell-rich cord blood right after giving birth, they pray that they will never have to use it for their families in the future.
DUBAI - When mothers decide to store stem-cell-rich cord blood right after giving birth, they pray that they will never have to use it for their families in the future.
A single nation-wide plan that will jointly counter four common diseases is being readied by the UAE after the United Nations called for immediate action against non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
SHARJAH - Medicine prescribing methods will be updated under a national drug policy that is currently being developed for the country, according to an official from the health ministry.
Once again, a key survey finds that Dubai residents are not consuming enough fruits and vegetables to keep themselves healthy.
Doctors in the UAE are not prescribing asthma medicines as per the required guidelines, according to a senior doctor, who says the disease can only be managed and not treated.
Doctors in the UAE are not prescribing asthma medicines as per the required guidelines, according to a senior doctor, who says the disease can only be managed and not treated.
A large number of school canteens are not complying with the existing regulations prompting health authorities to draft stricter laws that will ensure that only healthy foodstuff is made available to children in schools.
A large number of school canteens are not complying with the existing regulations prompting health authorities to draft stricter laws that will ensure that only healthy foodstuff is made available to children in schools.