Author: Shavaiz

Warning Signs Your Teen May be Suffering from Depression

While teenage angst is to be expected, depression is something that is not. HEALTH presents the red flags of teenage depression that parents should look out for.

Some teens may show pervasive sadness by wearing black clothes, writing poetry with morbid themes, or having a preoccupation with music that has unhealthy themes.


 Some teens may become apathetic and drop out of clubs, sports, and other activities they once enjoyed.

 Persistent boredom, low energy, lack of motivation, and lowered energy read more

Are You Diabetic? Get Your Eyes Screened for Eye Diseases Today!

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One of the major health-related issues today is Diabetes Mellitus. It is said to be a modern pandemic and has affected 422 million cases globally as per WHO 2014 statistics and more than a million UAE residents suffer from diabetes or are pre-diabetic. According to recent estimates, the majority of cases would be found in the Middle East and Asia by the year 2025.

Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body is not able to regulate the amount of sugar in the body. It can affect the patient’s read more

Six tweaks in your diet to help kick-start your weight loss goals

Reaching your weight loss goals is usually never easy, but with a few minor tweaks in your lifestyle, it could be much easier. HEALTH takes a closer look.

Eat dinner early


Make it a habit to eat your last meal of the day before 8 PM. This should also be your lightest meal of the day in order to maintain optimal digestion while you sleep.

Hydration is the key
Water can actually boost your metabolism as when your body is less hydrated, it has low metabolism. A good amount of read more

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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What is PCOS?
PCOS is a condition that can affect your periods, fertility, hormones and aspects of your appearance. It can also affect your long-term health. Studies have shown that approximately 60% women in UAE have this condition. It affects all age groups and is more prevalent now due to our poor lifestyle i.e. sedentary life without any exercise, irregular routine, stress and the fast food culture. Polycystic ovaries are slightly larger than normal ovaries and have read more

Cervical Cancer Screening

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January is the month for cervical cancer awareness.

Cancer of the uterine cervix is the third most common gynecologic cancer. Approximately 84,000 new cases are diagnosed and about 28,000 deaths occur each year from gynecologic cancer among women in the United States. Cervical cancer has lower incidence and mortality rates than uterine corpus and ovarian cancer, as well as many other cancer sites. These rankings are similar to global estimates for other developed countries

Unfortunately, in countries read more