May 16, 2013
Doctors warn of the dangers of high blood pressure, urging people to go for regular check-ups to prevent the silent killer. Read Article Hypertension, the UAE’s silent killer
Apr 14, 2013
Too often adults neglect their health and that of their children, contributing to the disease burden of the UAE. Read Article Poor diet and obesity reduce UAE life expectancy
Apr 14, 2013
The Emirates have been pushed to the bottom of the league table as death tolls on the roads bring down life-expectancy.
Read Article Road death toll cuts average life expectancy in UAE
Apr 05, 2013
More than two-thirds of parents admit that their children have not been screened for diabetes despite the disease running in the family. Read Article UAE parents not screening children for diabetes despite family risk
Apr 03, 2013
Chefs attended Al Basma Camp's cooking day to show 120 children how to prepare nutritious meals. Read Article Top chefs lend a hand at diabetic kids' camp in RAK
Apr 02, 2013
The Al Jalila Foundation, named after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's daughter, will research diseases such as diabetes and offer scholarships to students from all over the world. Read Article UAE goal to beat killer diseases as Sheikh Mohammed launches research charity
Mar 30, 2013
Two fifths of children living in the UAE do no exercise - with youngsters in Abu Dhabi less active than those in Dubai. Read Article Two in five children do not exercise, survey finds
Mar 29, 2013
A survey of 999 UAE parents found that two in five let their children consume calorie-laden foods such as chips, burgers, pizza and chocolate. Read Article Parents in UAE admit to caving into child's fast food demands
Mar 29, 2013
For father-of-three Ayoub Makdissi, the importance of healthy eating is a lesson he wants to instill in his young children at an early age. Read Article 'Spend money on good wellbeing now rather than at hospital later'
Mar 23, 2013
New research puts paid to the weight loss mantra: 'fewer calories in, more calories out'. Read Article Calorie count does a fat lot of good, scientists say
