Health

Congenital heart defect cases more complicated in region

Eight of every 1,000 babies born in world have abnormalities. Read Article Congenital heart defect cases more complicated in region

Doctors give Ahmad a most precious gift

A baby receives open-heart surgery to correct defects thanks to Italian doctors and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.

A programme at Dubai Hospital has provided free heart surgeries for 22 children up to age of 19. Read Article Doctors give Ahmad a most precious gift

Doctors successfully remove 68 tumours from woman's uterus

42-year-old mum-of-one initially refused surgery for fear she would need a hysterectomy. Read Article Doctors successfully remove 68 tumours from woman's uterus

Diabetics told to go for regular tests or risk blindness

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Feb. 19, 2012: Dr. Saleh Saif al Mosabi, the Head of Ophthalmology Department at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, talks to a reporter during an interview at the World Opthalmology Congress 2012 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi. (Silvia Razgova/The National)

World Ophthalmology Congress attracted 12,000 delegates from all over the world. Read Article Diabetics told to go for regular tests or risk blindness

'Stay indoors and avoid sandstorms'

Doctors warn residents to stay indoors during sandstorms. Read Article 'Stay indoors and avoid sandstorms'

Medical tourism in the UAE experiences growing pains

While the number of patients coming to the country for medical treatment rises, experts express caution at the rapid growth. Read Article Medical tourism in the UAE experiences growing pains

Dubai Healthcare City to compete for foreign patients

Dubai Healthcare City plans to expand its tertiary care to cement itself as an international competitor in medicine. Read Article Dubai Healthcare City to compete for foreign patients

Brave boatman suffers serious burns

The operator of a leisure boat suffered severe burn injuries after trying to extinguish a blaze that erupted on the vessel. Read Article Brave boatman suffers serious burns

Circumcision should be covered by insurance: health experts

Experts would support a move to have insurance companies cover male circumcision because of the procedure's medical benefits, including reducing the spread of STDs and the incidence of cancer. Read Article Circumcision should be covered by insurance: health experts

Parents have no choice but to pay for circumcision

Routine circumcision is not covered by Daman without a premium plan. Read Article Parents have no choice but to pay for circumcision

Pregnant cancer patients gain new hope

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer could undergo radiation treatment without risk to the foetus, scientists find. Read Article Pregnant cancer patients gain new hope

Hysteria, and why it is so catchy

Is hysteria really infectious? A case in a New York high school may offer new clues, doctors say. Read Article Hysteria, and why it is so catchy

Circumcision costs burden the poor, says Grand Mufti

Most health insurance schemes in the country do not cover circumcision for newborns, which can be a pricey procedure. Read Article Circumcision costs burden the poor, says Grand Mufti

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Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

These are all of stone-crushing operations on Dabla mountain, amid the Aravalli Hill range. (Panini Anand for The National)

Residents say stone-crushers and illegal mines are destroying land and accuse local officials of conspiring with quarry owners. Read Article Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (R) celebrates his goal against Porto during their Europa League second leg soccer match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England, February 22, 2012. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) *** Local Caption *** DST01_SOCCER-EUROPA_0222_11.JPG

Sergio Aguero reminds everyone there is more than one Argentine striker at the Etihad Stadium as City move into the last 16. Carlos Tevez will meet Roberto Mancini on Thursday. Video interview Read Article Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League

Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

Adina Hempel presents the Cutting Through the City route during last year's Mena Lab. Pawan Singh / The National

Tasmena works to promote civic activism and dialogue between members of the community as an avenue to better urban design. Read Article Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

When it comes to the Oscars, things have been somewhat rosier for the Arab-speaking world. Read Article The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

A peek inside Dubai's own fight club

Melanie Swan trains with Nik Taumafai at KO Gym in Dubai's Marina area for her bout at White Collar Fight Night on March 23. Christopher Pike / The National

At the White Collar Fight Night, a growing number of women are competing with far more grace and technique than their flailing, testosterone-fuelled counterparts. Read Article A peek inside Dubai's own fight club