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: Key Symptoms 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

Food Intolerance vs Food Allergy: Key Differences and Management Tips 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 releases antibodies.

From Coughing to Wheezing: Key Signs of Asthma to Recognize 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, and shortness

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 Through 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

How Dehydration Triggers Headaches: What You Should Know Published on: 4th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Alina Gabdulbarova Dehydration is a common yet often overlooked cause of headaches. Whether due to excessive heat, vigorous exercise, or insufficient water intake, dehydration typically leads to significant discomfort, including head pain. While it is not a matter

MERS Awareness in the UAE: Key Tips to Stay Safe Published on: 2nd September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sohail Bana Viral respiratory diseases are becoming common every day, the most notorious being the COVID-19 situation. However, viral infection is not new to mankind. As for the UAE, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has

Bird Flu Prevention Tips for Families and Pet Owners Published on: 2nd September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sohail Bana Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a virus that primarily affects birds but can also pose a risk to humans and other animals. In the UAE, where bird keeping is common and poultry consumption is