HIV & AIDS
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.
Nov 26, 2012
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Health
New study finding fat isn't as bad as carbs misses the point
A new study has added weight to the debate as to whether fat is better or worse for you than carbohydrates, in terms of risk of heart disease and early death. Unfortunately based on this study the jury's still out, but it ...
Aug 30, 2017
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Health
Air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, new modeling study finds
Air pollution from using fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation accounts for 5.1 million extra deaths a year worldwide, finds a new modeling study published by The BMJ.
Nov 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Israeli, UAE technology firms pen deal on virus research
A state-linked technology company in the United Arab Emirates has signed a partnership with two major Israeli defense firms to research ways of combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 3, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Lifestyle-modification programs for weight management in Arab states lack in effectiveness
Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide, and is associated with serious medical comorbidities and an increased risk of mortality. This scenario is present also in Arabic-speaking countries, where around 6-8% of the ...
Aug 7, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tunisia holds vaccine 'open day' against Delta-driven spike
Tunisia on Sunday launched a COVID-19 vaccination drive for the over-40s, after receiving more than six million doses from abroad to combat surging infections.
Aug 8, 2021
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Vaccination
Dubai's Emirates seeks key role in global vaccine delivery
The belly of the Emirates plane that touched down in Dubai early Sunday from Brussels was stuffed with precious cargo: tens of thousands of doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Feb 22, 2021
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Vaccination
Half billion vaccine jabs given
More than 500 million doses of vaccines have been given around the world as of Friday, according to an AFP tally.
Mar 26, 2021
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Health
EU contaminated eggs scandal spreads to 45 countries
A scandal involving eggs tainted by the insecticide fipronil has spread to 45 countries worldwide, including 19 beyond the European Union where the scare began, a top EU official said Tuesday.
Sep 5, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UAE urges COVID caution as cases double in a week
The United Arab Emirates warned Monday that people must follow its anti-COVID measures including wearing masks indoors or face heavy fines, after cases more than doubled in a week.
Jun 14, 2022
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