10 Summer Health Tips in Dubai Published on: 6th November 2024 Medically reviewed by: General Practitioner at First Response Healthcare Summer in Dubai can be extremely challenging due to the scorching heat and high humidity levels. However, maintaining good health and staying cool in the Dubai weather is possible with the right strategies. Here are

10 Ways to Prevent Common Childhood illnesses Published on: 30th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Medical Director at First Response Healthcare Ensuring good health and well-being of children is one of the most important priorities of parents and caregivers. Prevention of usual childhood diseases is crucial to ensure healthy development and reducing the incidence of

Understanding Elderly Care: Important Tips and Considerations for Caregivers Published on: 24th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Huda Hassan Khan Maintaining quality of life with dignity and respect is very important for old-age people. As a family member, professional caregiver, or friend, it is crucial to know how to make aging folks feel comfortable,

Early Signs of Childhood Asthma: What Parents Should Watch For Published on: 24th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Diana Salama Not just adults, children can also have asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that affects the lungs. The child finds difficulty breathing due to the narrowing and swelling of the airways. If the condition is

Early Signs of HIV: What Women and Men Should Look Out For Published on: 3rd October 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr Huda Hassan Khan Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV affects a person’s immune system by weakening it. The infection is transmittable through blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. Early detection of the virus can facilitate timely

Food Intolerance vs. Food Allergy: Key Differences and How to Manage Both Published on: 18th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Zainab Alhuishmawi Do you know food allergy is different from food intolerance? While the former elicits a response from the immune system, the latter may cause digestive system issues. In both cases, the body

From Coughing to Wheezing: Recognizing the Signs of Asthma Beyond the Basics Published on: 18th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr Huda Hassan Khan Asthma is a lung disease. It occurs due to narrowed and swollen airways from excess mucus. The inflammation of the lung’s lining makes it hard to breathe, causing chest tightness, wheezing,

Extreme Heat in the UAE: How to Safeguard Your Health During Record-High Temperatures? Published on: 18th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Zainab Alhuishmawi Featuring a desert climate, the weather in the UAE and Dubai shifts quickly from pleasant mild winters to very hot, humid, and dry summers. The air sometimes lacks moisture, leading to

Diabetes and Its Complications: Why is Early Diagnosis and Prevention Critical? Published on: 15th September 2024Medically reviewed by: Dr. Alina Gabdulbarova If your blood sugar (glucose) levels are high, you may have diabetes. It is a condition when your pancreas does not produce any or insufficient insulin, or when your system does not adequately respond

How To Relieve Neck And Back Pain With Physiotherapy Published on: 5th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Physiotherapist at First Response Healthcare There was a time when neck pain and back used to be an issue that only elderly individuals had to deal with. However, because of people’s changed lifestyles and routines, neck pain and