Relieve Herniated Disc Pain: The Benefits of Physiotherapy Published on: 30th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Physiotherapist at First Response Healthcare Herniated discs, a common and often debilitating condition, can cause significant pain and discomfort, affecting daily life and mobility. While various treatment options exist, disc herniation physiotherapy has emerged as a highly effective approach

COVID-19 PCR Test Requirements in the UAE: What Has Changed and What is the Same? Published on: 24th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sohail Bana When the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak stage, almost every country prioritized a polymerase chain reaction test i.e. PCR test, for people showing symptoms of the condition, wanting

How Obesity Impacts a Nation’s Health and Economy Published on: 19th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr Huda Hassan Khan Having excessive body fat can lead to obesity in both adults and children. The condition causes chronic diseases and affects overall well-being. However, you can manage your weight and take prescribed medicines to reduce the

How IV Drips Can Benefit Your Skin: Guide to IV Therapy for Beauty Published on: 19th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ahmad Haitham Jamee IV drip for glowing skin is becoming increasingly popular as a beauty treatment. IV drips for skin typically contain a mixture of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are intended to

Strep Throat vs. Tonsillitis Key Differences and Symptoms to Watch For Published on: 18th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Zainab Alhuishmawi Inflammation of the tonsils leads to tonsillitis, while strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis is a throat inflammation caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. As the tonsils are a part of the pharynx (throat),

Understanding Foodborne Illnesses: Risks and Food Safety Measures Published on: 18th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sohail Bana Eating contaminated foods containing harmful fungi, viruses, bacteria or particles can lead to foodborne illness or infection. They may have long-term or short-term consequences depending on the severity of the condition. It is advisable to follow

HIV Testing in Dubai: Everything You Should Know Published on: 14th September 2024Medically reviewed by: Dr. Alina Gabdulbarova According to UNICEF, The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is one of only two regions in the world with rising numbers of people acquiring HIV. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) estimates that about

How UAE’s Changing Weather Affects Children’s Health: Focus on Stomach Flu Published on: 4th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Diana Salama Shifts in climatic conditions in the United Arab Emirates are common, especially in winters with dry and warm weather in UAE from October to March. On the other hand, the summers are very

Weather-Driven Influenza (H1N1) Outbreaks: Tips to Stay Healthy Published on: 4th September 2024Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ahmad Haitham Jamee According to NCBI, The 1918 Spanish flu, caused by the H1N1 virus, was a devastating pandemic that infected about 500 million people globally and caused 50 to 100 million deaths, or 3% to 5% of the

Unveiling the SARS-Linked Virus: Insights and Implications of the Latest Cases Published on: 2nd September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Alina Gabdulbarova Respiratory diseases are often a result of viral infection. One such notorious outbreak was Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which first emerged in China in February 2003 and then spread to 4 more