News tagged with arab countries

Is it time for global guidelines on safe levels of drinking?

A comparison of drinking guidelines around the world shows there's little consensus between countries on what constitutes safe or sensible alcohol consumption, say University of Sussex researchers.

Health Jan 22, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

UN: Nearly half a million Arabs HIV-infected

The United Nations said on Monday that the number of people in Arab countries infected with HIV more than doubled to 470,000 in the eight years to 2009.

HIV & AIDS Nov 26, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Rapid urbanization as well as cultural habits explain Gulf states' rise in heart disease prevalence

While the rapid improvement in socio-economic conditions is thought responsible for the high rates of cardiovascular disease in the Gulf states, deep-rooted cultural factors also play a part.

Cardiology Jan 25, 2012 | not rated yet | 0