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Helping others and kindness may boost health, well-being, study reveals

People who engage in more prosocial behaviour are happier and have better mental and physical health than those who don't spend as much time helping others.

06 Sep 2020

How to tell the difference between COVID-19 and flu?

As both illnesses are characterised by fever, aches, and shortness of breath, it is imperative that individuals get a flu shot that reduces the risk of flu and lessens the burden on the health care system.

16 Sep 2020

Importance of vaccines explained by an expert

Dr. Priya Sampathkumar from Mayo Clinic clarifies important facts about immunisation and tells us what people need to know about it.

13 Sep 2020

Deep brain stimulation benefits UAE Parkinson's patients

Deep brain stimulation is an advanced surgical procedure that uses electrodes implanted into specific parts of the brain to reduce tremors, stiffness, slowness and other symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

10 Sep 2020

Coronavirus capable of invading brain: Study

Headaches, confusion and delirium experienced by some Covid-19 patients could be the result of the coronavirus directly invading the brain, according to a study.

10 Sep 2020

New COVID-19 helmet brings comfort to frontline workers

School students design a helmet connected to a respirator that not only protects but allows frontline workers to remain productive for longer.

09 Sep 2020

Most people struggle to manage weight during lockdown: Survey

Increased snacking and not exercising as much as usual made it tough for most people to manage weight during Covid-19 lockdown.

08 Sep 2020

Is your hand sanitizer safe and effective?

Washing with soap and water is the best way to rid your hands of visible dirt, but using hand rub or liquid hand sanitizer is the second best option.

07 Sep 2020

Nutrition for men in their 40's

The 40s are filled with vitality and stress in equal amounts. Health can either be at its best in one's 40s or it can be the start for many lifestyle diseases.

07 Sep 2020