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Sharing the bed with your spouse leads to quality sleep, super memory

Sleeping beside your partner 'might actually give you an extra boost regarding your mental health, your memory and creative problem-solving skills,' according to a new German research.

27 Jun 2020

Belly fat may be an indicator of dementia risk, especially for women: Study

Older women who have more belly fat than average can have a 39% increased risk of dementia within 15 years compared with older women who have a normal waist circumference.

18 hours ago

Steroid drug purchased for COVID-19 patients in poor countries: UN

UN will be purchasing dexamethasone for 4.5 million low and middle-income earners.

03 Jul 2020

No matter what: Real women on how they stay motivated and fit

Elaine Superio, Manager of Fitness 180 in Sharjah, speaks to women on how they have managed to keep their motivation and fitness levels up during the pandemic

03 Jul 2020

Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?

Babies and toddlers should not wear masks because they could suffocate. The same goes for anyone who has trouble removing a mask without help.

02 Jul 2020

Alpacas may hold key to immunity against coronavirus


A study carried out by scientists in Sweden and South Africa has used the tiny antibodies called 'nanobodies' found in alpacas to prevent the COVID-19 virus from “binding” or infecting a person.

30 Jun 2020

Double jeopardy: Dealing with OCD during a pandemic

Those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder face additional challenges when dealing with the threat of COVID-19.

30 Jun 2020

What is PCOS? How to combat it in the lockdown

One in every five women is affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS); a hormonal disorder which causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.

29 Jun 2020

Mediclinic City Hospital successfully performs rare liver surgery

'Due to my hypertension, I schedule annual full body checks ups. On my most recent checks, the doctor found more fluid cysts on my liver. I previously had operated on these, but the cysts has recurred and now had also multiplied...'

29 Jun 2020