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Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches campaign for 'Maternal and Child H
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), a subsidiary of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with maternity and children's hospitals in Abu Dhabi, launched a campaign dedicated to raise community awareness about public health aspects related to the health of pregnant wo
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Air pollution linked to higher mental health service of dementia patients:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is associated with increased use of community mental health services by people with dementia, according to a large long-term study published in the open-access journal BMJ Mental Health.
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Dubai Municipality launches ‘Safer Summer’ campaign to foster public healt
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The programme, which will run till the end of August, involves educational and awareness events and activities aimed at emphasising the need of adhering to safety and health regulations and supporting related actions. This is in line with Dubai Municipality's commitment to social responsibil
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Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches campaign for 'Maternal and Child H
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Through this programme, the centre aims to improve the health of newborns, mothers, and families in Abu Dhabi by enhancing community health and providing a comprehensive and sustainable healthcare system. The centre also seeks to develop supportive programmes and policies and adopt evidence-
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Over 1000 people infected with tuberculosis in Afghanistan’s Kandahar in l
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Head of the tuberculosis section in Kandahar’s Public Health Department, Jamaluddin Azimi, said: “In the last six months, we had approximately 1,160 tuberculosis patients, which has decreased by six and a half per cent compared to last year, and overall, the level of the disease among women
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Study finds how short bursts of daily activity are associated with reduced
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A total of just 4.5 minutes of intense activity that causes you to huff and puff while performing everyday tasks, according to a promising new study, may lower your chance of developing various malignancies by up to 32 per cent.
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Racial discrimination raises risk of childhood obesity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Children who experience racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a larger waistline later in life, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. According to the findings, racial prejudice, in addition to other socioeconomic factors such as familial poverty,
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Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life. The findings suggest that, in addition to other socioeconomic factors such as family poverty, racial discrimination may
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School nurses might be important in lowering childhood obesity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
School nurses do far more than heal skinned knees and take temperature readings. According to a Rutgers study published in the journal Paediatric Nursing, they may also be important in lowering childhood obesity.
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Study reveals multiple factors delay timely endometriosis diagnosis
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The researchers discovered a variety of contributing reasons after reviewing qualitative studies over the previous 20 years, including: a persisting stigma around periods; society's normalisation of menstruation discomfort; and a lack of medical knowledge concerning the issue.
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Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study by UCL researchers, regular physical activity may protect against cognitive decline as we age, but this protective impact may be lessened for people who do not receive enough sleep
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Lack of Mentors, Patriarchal Work Cultures and Familial Responsibilities I
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5: WomenLift Health organized a media roundtable on 'Women's Leadership in Health: What will it take to break the glass ceiling?' at the India International Centre, New Delhi to address persisting gender inequities in leadership in the public health sector in India. T
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