Asma Ali Zain

DUBAI — When British national Clare Barker learnt she was expecting triplets after an intense fertility treatment, she broke down in tears.

When British national Clare Barker learnt she was expecting triplets after an intense fertility treatment, she broke down in tears.

DUBAI — Smokers in Dubai, both men and women, consume 12 cigarettes per day making them moderate to heavy smokers, according to statistics released by the Dubai Health Authority on Monday.

DUBAI - Smokers in Dubai, both men and women, consume 12 cigarettes per day making them moderate to heavy smokers, according to statistics released by the Dubai Health Authority on Monday.

DUBAI - An Indian woman who gave birth in a room adjacent to the labour suite of an Ajman-based hospital alleged she was left unattended by doctors while she delivered, but the hospital has denied the allegations.

DUBAI - A health check on health officials has shown shocking results – a considerable increase in the number of diabetes cases over the years.

DUBAI — The World Health Organisation on Monday called upon the region’s countries, including the UAE, to increase the uptake of voluntary testing for HIV to improve response to the disease.

DUBAI - Health experts, while welcoming the government decision to regulate the sale of power drinks, have called upon people to depend on natural ingredients for the required dash of energy.

DUBAI — Authorities are planning stricter enforcement of the year-old Anti-Smoking Law as the final draft of the bylaw is ready. The enforcement may mean hefty fines and even jail terms for violators as stated in the law, according to a senior health official.

SHARJAH - With a target to offer free health check-ups to over 6,000 people during the next two months, the Emirates International Mobile Hospital, Enaya opened its doors to the residents of Sharjah on Thursday. Officials said the aim was to spread health awareness to over a million people.