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UAE: Planning for a baby? Experts urge health screening for men before trying to conceive

UAE: Planning for a baby? Experts urge health screening for men before trying to conceive

A man’s health before conception can influence not only the chances of pregnancy but also birth outcomes and a child’s long-term health

Abu Dhabi launches blood test to detect multiple cancers early

Abu Dhabi launches blood test to detect multiple cancers early

Notably, it requires no fasting or preparation and delivers rapid results

UAE's Friends of Cancer Patients delivers nearly 20,000 free screenings in 2025

UAE's Friends of Cancer Patients delivers nearly 20,000 free screenings in 2025

The non-profit organisation also allocated over Dh10.4 million towards treatments and related needs

Dubai: Can health insurer deny coverage for disease diagnosed recently?

Dubai: Can health insurer deny coverage for disease diagnosed recently?

It is important to first check your policy to determine whether it covers the prescribed treatment; if the insurer continues to deny the claim without valid justification, you may escalate the matter

UAE: This new AI system can predict heart disease risks up to 12 years in advance

UAE: This new AI system can predict heart disease risks up to 12 years in advance

The AI model, called GluFormer, tracks glucose readings every 15 minutes, capturing subtle patterns that one-off blood tests routinely miss

UAE doctors race against time to reattach worker's arm torn off by machine

UAE doctors race against time to reattach worker's arm torn off by machine

He was rushed to the hospital within a crucial time frame — the severed arm had been preserved properly during transport, which helped save his limb

How to avoid stomach trouble when you travel — Some tips

How to avoid stomach trouble when you travel — Some tips

Stomach problems can complicate, even ruin, an otherwise enjoyable trip, but, fortunately, there are ways to reduce gastrointestinal distress and motion sickness

Frustrated by the medical system, patients turn to AI

Frustrated by the medical system, patients turn to AI

Chatbots are cheap, always available, superficially empathetic — and sometimes wrong. Some have concluded they’re a risk worth taking

UAE experts warn couples not to ignore travel risks during pregnancy

UAE experts warn couples not to ignore travel risks during pregnancy

A recent case in Dubai shows why those final weeks are different and why travel decisions matter more than many realise

UAE approves new dual-action heart failure treatment for faster, better care

UAE approves new dual-action heart failure treatment for faster, better care

Research shows that Inpefa® (sotagliflozin) can help people with heart failure or those at risk by reducing complications and lowering the chance of serious heart problems