Asma Ali Zain

An increasing number of accident cases during Ramadan and an annual seasonal lull has led to severe blood shortage in Dubai hospitals, said a senior official on Monday.

DUBAI — Beauty salons have been given some more time by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to implement changes and become specialty centres if they wanted to offer laser treatments.

DUBAI — Children fasting for the first time during Ramadan can do so provided they are taking a balanced diet and adequate sleep, advise doctors. Likewise, nursing mothers’ needs for energy and nutrients are far more critical than those of the women who are healthy.

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DUBAI — Doctors have urged youngsters to refrain from tattooing and body piercing, as new numbers suggest that approximately 9.2 million individuals are infected with Hepatitis C in the MENA region.

A Dubai-based firm that owns a ship hijacked by Somali pirates has been served a legal notice by a UK-based human rights lawyer.

DUBAI - High rates of school dropouts, smoking and high costs of dowry are perceived among the top five most prevalent social issues in the UAE due to rapid urbanisation, according to a study published in the International Journal of Academic Research in March this year.

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DUBAI — Haj missions from the UAE will have to maintain medical files for each pilgrim, according to a new requirement by the health ministry.

Mandatory health education sessions will be part of the school curricula starting from the next academic year, according to an updated School Health Manual issued by the Dubai Health Authority.

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Mandatory health education sessions will be part of the school curricula starting from the next academic year, according to an updated School Health Manual issued by the DHA.

DUBAI - Dubai residents are not exercising enough to stay healthy and fit, the results of a recent survey conducted by the Dubai Health Authority, have revealed.