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Estonia and UAE boost their cooperation in digital health

News Desk 2 30/12/2024 0

Estonia has advanced digital health tech Estonia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have forged a significant partnership to transform healthcare through digital innovation. Leveraging Estonia’s renowned expertise in digital health and the UAE’s ambitious vision for modernisation,

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WHO reflects on global health in 2024

Dan Ngiam 25/12/2024 0

Triumphs, challenges, and goals As the year draws to a close, the World Health Organization (WHO) examines the significant health milestones, breakthroughs, and challenges of 2024. This year has been marked by progress in the fight against diseases, expanding health services, and strengthening global health security. At the same time, the world faces considerable health

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UNS Farms Expands Its Edible Flowers Range Offering Elevated Culinary Experiences and Health Benefits

News Desk 1 17/12/2024 0

As the global demand for fresh and nutritious foods continues to rise, edible flowers have rapidly emerged as a sought-after ingredient in culinary trends, prized for their bold flavors, vibrant colors, and impressive health benefits. In response to this growing demand, UNS Vertical Farms, a division of Speedex Group and a leader in vertical farming […]

Health Sport

Qatar and WHO forge pathway for safer, healthier global sporting events

Dan Ngiam 27/11/2024 0

Part of Sport for Health initiative Building upon the groundbreaking experiences of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO) have jointly unveiled a new report that provides valuable insights and a strategic framework for ensuring the health and safety of grassroots and mega-sporting events worldwide. The report, Changing the […]

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The sports facilities at Erth Abu Dhabi Hotel contribute to enhancing fitness and health

News Desk 1 19/11/2024 0

The sports facilities at Erth Abu Dhabi Hotel are an essential part of the hotel experience, playing a central role in promoting public health among the residents and visitors of the capital. The hotel offers a variety of outstanding sports amenities that cater to different age groups and fitness levels. Erth Sports Complex The Erth […]

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Boosting community health and wellness: The partners powering Dubai Fitness Challenge

News Desk 1 14/11/2024 0

As the eighth edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) gets into full swing, the month-long festival continues to see unparalleled support from an expansive network of partners, underscoring the collaborative spirit that defines this citywide movement. The flagship fitness initiative of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,

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“Packaging Innovation: Influence on Environment & Health”

News Desk 1 03/11/2024 0

Responding to the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions, the Emirates Environmental Group held its 5th and final panel discussion for the year 2024 on the historic day of 24.10.24 at the Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai. This interesting and thought-provoking panel discussion, titled “Packaging Innovation: Influence on Environment & Health,”

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LG Electronics Highlights the Importance of Indoor Air Quality for Health and Wellbeing

News Desk 1 27/08/2024

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader in HVAC solutions, has taken a significant step in addressing the critical issue of indoor air quality (IAQ). With the release of a comprehensive whitepaper titled “Tackling Indoor Air Quality and Why It Matters”, LG reaffirms its commitment to understanding and improving IAQ, a factor that significantly impacts human […]

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ZOI-ME health optimisation clinic opens in Dubai

News Desk 2 10/08/2024 0

New facility offers a 12-week programme ZOI-ME, a longevity clinic inspired by Longevity-UK, has launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It aims to enhance personal health management and is the latest private venture addition to the Arabian Gulf emirate’s health and wellness landscape. The longevity clinic offers patients a data-driven, informed, measured, and

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Dubai Municipality conducts 52,233inspections in environment, health, and foodfields during first half of 2024

News Desk 2 30/07/2024

Dubai Municipality carried out 52,233 inspection visits in the fields of environment, health, and food during the first half of 2024. These visits were targeted at ensuring that various activities and organizations in the city were adhering to the standards adopted regarding consumer products, food safety, health, and safety, as well as general health, in […]

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HRH The Deputy Prince of Madinah Region Honors Almarai for Supporting Awareness of Liver Diseases and Prevention Methods

News Desk 2 30/07/2024

In a move aimed at enhancing community awareness of preventive measures against diseases for better health, HRH Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, Deputy Prince of Madinah Region, honored Almarai Company for sponsoring the events and programs of World Hepatitis Day 2024. The events were organized by the Saudi Society for Liver Diseases and Transplantation, under […]

Health Lifestyle

10 pancreatic cancer warning signs to watch out for

Dan Ngiam 15/07/2024 0

Early diagnosis is crucial The pancreas is a vital organ located behind the stomach. It plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions. The endocrine part produces hormones like insulin and glucagon, which help maintain blood glucose levels. The exocrine part produces digestive enzymes that […]

Lifestyle

Follow These 9 Steps To Enjoy A Balanced Lifestyle

News Desk 2 13/06/2024 0

Start By Embracing Healthy Habits Maintaining a balanced lifestyle often takes a backseat in the hustle and bustle of modern life. Yet, it is essential to prioritise our health and well-being amidst the chaos. Adopting healthy habits improves physical fitness and enhances mental clarity and emotional resilience. Let us delve into 9 critical practices that […]

Health Movies

WHO Reveals 5th Health For All Film Festival Recipients

News Desk 2 02/06/2024 0

Celebrating Global Health Narratives The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the recipients of the prestigious awards at its 5th Health for All Film Festival, marking yet another year of cinematic excellence in highlighting crucial global health issues. The winners, whose films have significantly impacted raising awareness and promoting understanding, were

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M42 unveils Advisory Board of world-renowned health and technology experts

News Desk 2 13/05/2024

M42, a first-of-its-kind tech-enabled global health powerhouse, has unveiled a new Advisory Board, to impactfully disrupt and transform the global health sector through personalized, preventive and precision tech.​ Comprising some of the world’s leading health and technology experts in the areas of personal remote care, pharmaceuticals, tech and longevity, the Advisory

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Pfizer launches RSV awareness campaign in UAE to help safeguard your health

News Desk 2 30/04/2024

Pfizer launched a comprehensive awareness campaign in UAE to raise awareness on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the proactive measures that can be taken to help prevent this disease and keep your loved ones healthy and happy. Through collaborative efforts with Healthcare Professionals, Pfizer hosted an informative media roundtable aimed to highlight the importance of

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WHO Introduces Digital Health Promoter

News Desk 1 04/04/2024 0

S.A.R.A.H. To Revolutionise Public Health With AI With the world set to observe World Health Day on April 7, 2024, under the theme ‘My Health, My Right’, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, S.A.R.A.H. – a digital health promoter prototype poised to redefine public health engagement using cutting-edge artificial

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Long Covid continues to challenge survivors

News Desk 1 01/03/2024 0

WHO answers, what are the symptoms? In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals grapple with a perplexing and debilitating condition known as long Covid. Beyond the initial respiratory symptoms, some survivors are experiencing persistent health issues that extend far beyond the typical recovery period. As the medical community intensifies its efforts to

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Middle East genomic research is key to improving health span and quality of life

News Desk 1 05/02/2024

According to the recently published Global Healthspan Report: A New Agenda for Global Health, cardiovascular disease, cancer and obesity represent one-third of the disease burden in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region. In Saudi Arabia, in particular, non-communicable disease prevalence is 32.15% and is responsible for 73% of all deaths. Meanwhile, in Oman, almost […]

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M42 and Broad Institute work together with Microsoft

News Desk 1 31/01/2024

M42 — a first-of-its-kind health powerhouse committed to reshaping the sustainable future of health with technology as a key enabler — and Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard will work with Microsoft and the International Center for Genetic Disease. The group will leverage the Terra platform to explore scenarios for precision health discovery and delivery, […]