UAE approves use of drug to combat ‘silent killer’ high cholesterol
The UAE has approved the use of a daily pill to treat high cholesterol, a silent killer putting…
Patients warned off using AI chatbots for self-diagnosis as flaws revealed
Patients have been warned against turning to artificial intelligence for at-home medical diagnosis after some AI systems failed…
UAE food stocks will not be compromised by conflict, economy ministry says
Food supplies are a “strategic priority that cannot be compromised”, the UAE Ministry of Economy has said, as…
Abu Dhabi to host clinical trial of proactive treatment that aims to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
The genetic data of almost one million Emiratis is to be used to help in trials of a…
Apply for a 2026-27 UAE mental health journalism fellowship
You can apply now for a 2026-27 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism if you are a…
Dubai launches mental health hotline to support public as Iran crisis continues
Dubai authorities on Saturday called on doctors and mental health specialists to volunteer their time and expertise to…
How to eat less salt after UAE survey health warning
Doctors have offered advice on how to reduce salt intake after a national survey revealed that 96 per…
Abu Dhabi hospital becomes first in world to administer new spinal muscular atrophy drug
A leading Abu Dhabi hospital has become the first in the world to deliver a pioneering gene-therapy treatment…
UAE’s new sugar tax will address ‘root cause’ of rising health crises, experts say
A tiered beverage tax set to launch in the UAE from January 1 is being hailed by medical…
Mounjaro to your door: UAE home services app launches weight-loss drug delivery
A leading home services company is helping to deliver weight loss drugs to your door, in the latest…
UAE millennials drive change to prioritise mental over physical health, survey finds
More people in the UAE are prioritising mental health over physical care, marking a remarkable shift in attitudes…
Space42 deal to deliver satellite internet services straight to phones of e& users
Users of the UAE’s e& network could soon connect to satellite internet using their mobile phones and devices…