Shortness of Breath: Signs That Indicate You Should See a Doctor Published on: 19th September 2024 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sohail Bana If you feel a tightness in your chest with breathing difficulty, as if unable to get enough air in your lungs, you have just experienced shortness of breath or Dyspnea. While the feeling
How Does Obesity Impact the Future of 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
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),
Foodborne Illnesses: Understanding Risks and Ensuring Food Safety 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
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
Everything You Should Know About HIV Testing in Dubai 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
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
0505050387
0505050387