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Asma Ali Zain

Dubai gets tough with laser treatment at salons

Dubai gets tough with laser treatment at salons

People requiring laser treatment for removal of unwanted hair will have to undergo complete physical and clinical exams prior to the treatment, including hormonal tests for some

Surge in respiratory problems

Surge in respiratory problems

Doctors have issued safety precautions after seeing a surge in patients with weather related respiratory problems.

Maktoum Hospital facilities will be relocated gradually

Maktoum Hospital facilities will be relocated gradually

DUBAI - A familiar landmark and the first stop for any expatriate for medical fitness, Al Maktoum Hospital and Health Centre in Deira will disappear soon as its medical facilities will be shifted to other locations.

Al Quoz residents should be careful: doctor

Al Quoz residents should be careful: doctor

DUBAI - Residents and workers based near the affected area have been asked to take extra precautions for at least 48 hours as severe health issues, and even death could result from inhaling the toxic fumes after prolonged exposure.

Luxury Suites Open in Rashid Hospital

Luxury Suites Open in Rashid Hospital

DUBAI - For the patients who can afford Dh2,000 a day, their stay at Rashid Hospital's newly opened luxury suites can be quite comfortable.

Health education in schools mandatory

Health education in schools mandatory

Mandatory health education sessions will be part of the school curricula starting from the next academic year, according to an updated School Health Manual issued by the Dubai Health Authority.

Genetic disorders cost $200m a year

Genetic disorders cost $200m a year

DUBAI - The total economic impact on the healthcare system for people with genetic disorders in the UAE is estimated to be around $200 million per annum, says a report published recently.

Friends get back 22kg gold left behind in taxi

Friends get back 22kg gold left behind in taxi

DUBAI - Leaving behind an extremely precious piece of baggage, Mohammed (name changed) casually stepped out of the taxi, but his forgetfulness had made him suffer the worst tension of his life.

10-year-old Pak Microsoft engineer coming to town

10-year-old Pak Microsoft engineer coming to town

DUBAI - 'On my visit to the UAE, I wish to meet Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of Economy and Planning,

Schoolchildren face more mental health problems

Schoolchildren face more mental health problems

DUBAI - Absence of health counsellors in schools has contributed to a rise in mental health problems in students and nearly 13 per cent of them considered attempting suicide during the past 12 months, reveals a study conducted by the UAE Ministry of Health for the Global School-Based Health Survey last year.