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How oral health impacts overall wellness

Biological Dentistry is a comprehensive approach to dental care, emphasising the connection between oral health and general health

Partner Content: NMC Healthcare offers 50% discount on prostate screening and ultrasound throughout November

The recent initiative emphasises early detection and proactive prostate health management

UAE launches measles vaccination campaign to boost coverage

The initiative seeks to boost vaccination coverage as part of national measles elimination programme and global goal to eradicate the disease by 2030

UAE: Doctors warn of overeating, having too many sweets during festive season

Children experience a ‘sugar rush’ during Halloween due to high sugar intake which affects mood and sleep

UAE: Exercising too much could make you gain weight, doctors say

This condition occurs when the body responds poorly to over-exercising, negatively affecting both physical and mental health

UAE: Dry skin, body aches on the rise as weather cools down, temperatures drop

Some medics say that many don't drink enough water when the weather is cooler, constricting blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the skin’s surface

UAE: Mobile health station without doctors can diagnose symptoms, dispense medication

A patient can enter the station either by entering a code or scanning a document

UAE: Doctors warn of rising cases of 'aggressive forms' of breast cancer among patients

A medic also noticed an increasing number of patients with no family history of the disease – suggesting environmental factors may play a larger role

'Not the end': How these UAE-based breast cancer survivors fought illness, myths

It was physically and mentally draining, with their bodies in ‘battle mode’ every day, but they bravely faced it and emerged stronger than ever

Dubai to launch centralised medical files for students

The move will ensure all stakeholders involved in a student’s health are informed about their medical history