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Kids’ screen time surges during war, raising anxiety levels
The children’s screen time has increased sharply across the Gulf region and globally during a month-long US-Israel-Iran war, shows data compiled from international health organisations, academic research institutions and regulatory
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How post-Eid fatigue affects sleep and health in the UAE
The celebrations may end with laughter and late-night gatherings, but for many residents the real hangover starts the following day: heavy eyelids, blaring alarms gone ignored and a fight to keep their eyes open. ‘Ghayboubat Al Eid’
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4-year-old rescued in UAE after swimming pool near drowning
Health authorities in Abu Dhabi have praised the rapid response of emergency teams and hospital staff after a four-year-old girl was stabilised following a near-drowning incident. SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, said the child was underwater
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Chicken nuggets to fries: List of Abu Dhabi school food ban
Sugary drinks, high-fat and high-sugar foods, processed lunches, additives, and some dairy and soy products are banned from school lunch boxes
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10 Ways to Relieve Stress
Stress-We all deal with it. Biological stress was first identified in 1950 and, believe it or not, you don’t have to live with it. It was first
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‘Depression meant weak faith’: UAE residents challenge mental health stigma
Mental health is finally off limits for some UAE residents — despite a culture where admitting to emotional challenges was once considered a
Read MoreUAE: More women survive cancer; heart disease on the rise, says new report
According to a recent insurance report, insurance claims associated with heart disease have increased by 50% for women in the region over the past five years. The report also noted that although breast cancer is still a major concern, the survival
Read MoreAbu Dhabi shuts down restaurant serving Bengali food for posing threat to health
A Bengali food restaurant serves food that is healthy a restaurant has been mandated to shut down by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority for breaching hygiene rules and threatening public health safety. Rupashi Bangla Restaurant
Read MoreUAE: Food dyes may cause anxiety, hyperactivity, mood swings among kids, warn doctors
Hyperactivity, increased irritability, and mood swings in children and even in some teenagers are caused due to food additives as noted by medical practitioners in the UAE. This concern was reignited after the US Department of Health and Human
Read MoreDubai new Public Health Law: What travellers need to know
Further to our public health policies, all the travelers visiting Dubai must follow mandatory health protocols to control the spread of communicable and transmissible diseases. This law systematizes many activities aimed at improving public
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