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UAE: Long school bus commutes may lead to health risks
In the UAE, Naya Osama, aged nine, spends almost two hours each day traveling to school, a short distance of just over 5 km from her home in Al Nad, Sharjah. She must wake up at 5:50am to take the school bus that picks her up at 6:45am.
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UAE schools report rise in student health issues
School leaders and doctors in the UAE have reported that numerous students are coming back to school after the extended summer break with headaches and stomach issues. Educators mentioned that the shift from relaxed summer routines to
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Mpox Global Health Emergency: Symptoms, Spread, Prevention Explained
The World Health Organisation announced that a worldwide health crisis has been declared for the second time in two years due to an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection transmitted through close contact. Global worries are increasing as the virus
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Sizzling Summer Eats: Enjoy Up to 30% Off at 100 Restaurants Across Dubai
Summer in Dubai brings not only soaring temperatures but also sizzling deals on some of the city's best dining experiences. This season, food
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Reopening of Dubai Down Syndrome Center Offers Hope and Support to Families After COVID-19 Hiatus
The Dubai Down Syndrome Center (DDSC) has exciting news to share! After a temporary closure due to COVID-19 safety concerns, this unique learning
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NYU Abu Dhabi Scientists Create Innovative Nanospheres for Targeting Tumors
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi's Magzoub Biophysics Lab have developed biocompatible, biodegradable nanospheres for tumor targeting, combining
Read MoreSuccessful In-Utero Spina Bifida Repair Leads to Healthy Baby Girl's Birth in the UAE
In a remarkable medical breakthrough, a Colombian couple welcomed a healthy baby girl after surgeons repaired her spinal defect while she was still in her mother's womb. The groundbreaking in-utero Spina Bifida repair surgery, performed by a
Read MoreUAE to provide mandatory vaccination for children using AlHosn app
A set of vaccinations is mandatory for children in the UAE and these will soon be tracked on the upgraded AlHosn app.“Mandatory vaccinations will shield our children from diseases, which, in turn, will promote a healthier and happier
Read MoreUAE doctors issue ‘very serious’ Health warning as Temperature approaches 50°C
As peak summer temperatures nudge ever closer to 50°C, doctors in the UAE are urging people to take special measures to stay healthy during the hot spell. Those working outdoors and children are most vulnerable to the health risks associated
Read More100 Employees get free 4-day Trip to Makkah for Umrah
Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth, the largest integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East, offered an all-expense paid Umrah pilgrimage to more than 100 staff members. Employees from across the PureHealth Group had their names drawn at random and
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