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
How Changing Weather in UAE is Affecting Children’s Health: A 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
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
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