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A trader with camels at a market in the village of A Thamama near Riyadh. Scientists believe the Mers coronavirus originates in camels. Reuters

Diseases continue to cross species barrier as global bird flu cases double

Climate change, animal trade and falling vaccination rates leading to rise

Global vaccination efforts under threat after sharp rise in US measles cases

ExclusiveUK nurses flock to Middle East as record numbers leave NHS

CommentToo many in Gulf taking weight-loss drugs without prescription

Bahrain's pioneering use of sickle cell disease treatment hailed

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The National is searching for aspiring journalists for our graduate trainee programme

Influencer Jacquelyn Bagan's recent post advising on modest fashion guidelines at Dubai Mall sparked a lively discussion. Photo: Jacquelyn Bagan

Tips for understanding (and mastering) modest fashion

The award-winning Oman Pavilion is a contemplative space that took a year to make. Zawraq Collective / Instagram

Oman's memory-themed pavilion wins award at London Design Biennale

British singer Ed Sheeran sings a line in Punjabi in new single, with a version entirely in the language due to be released. Reuters

Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi in new song Sapphire

Launch of Aldar’s Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National

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UAE head coach Cosmin Olaroiu. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Olaroiu still believes in ‘once in a lifetime chance’ of World Cup qualification

Lamine Yamal, left, and Cristiano Ronaldo will face off when Spain meet Portugal in the Nations League final on Sunday.

Yamal relishing showdown with 'football legend' Ronaldo in Nations League final

Naser Mestarihi and his band Winterburn opened for Guns N' Roses in Bahrain last month. Credit: Naser Mestarihi

Dubai underground to opening for Guns N' Roses: A rock dream comes true

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Saudi Arabia is home to 1.8 million camels, providing plenty scope to utilise natural biowaste for research and potential medical treatments. Reuters

Osteoarthritis pain could be treated with camel placenta, scientists say

Research in Saudi Arabia uncovers potential in regenerating damaged joint cartilage

Weight-loss drug Mounjaro beats Wegovy in 'golden age of obesity treatment'

The likelihood of a pedestrian or cyclist being fatally injured is 44 per cent higher if they are hit by a sports utility vehicle compared with smaller passenger cars, research shows. Getty Images

Young children 'twice as likely to die if hit by SUV than standard car'

Early deaths linked to ultra-processed foods

A glucose-monitoring device. A UAE-backed study will see astronauts undergoing tests to help researchers understand how well certain types of blood monitors perform in orbit. PA

UAE study on diabetes heads to space to unlock new treatments

Middle East's role in medical science can help fight against rare diseases

Digital health and AI empower patients and physicians toward longevity

Daily dose of peanuts could conquer allergic reactions in adults

Abu Dhabi to open first centre to detect Alzheimer’s as early as 40

Buying Health

An optometrist examines a patient at the Moorfields eye hospital in Abu Dhabi. Cash-rich investment funds in the GCC are looking to life sciences, pharmaceutical and healthcare assets in the UK, the US and Europe. Pawan Singh / The National

Arab Health 2024 to showcase UK investment potential for Gulf boom

Dubai event to see UK healthcare and medical tech companies seek greater partnerships in the GCC

Private medical insurance inquiries soar as NHS waits grow

Patients face 'dire situation' as many opt for private health care

'Great resignation' of women raises pressure on global health sector

GoFundMe health care: Americans look to strangers to help pay bills

Early-stage lung cancer screenings can lift stigma

A last hope? More Americans travelling to Mexico for cancer treatment

Medical research

The research highlighted the importance of physical activity throughout a person's lifetime. Getty Images

Exercise linked to brain changes that help prevent dementia, study finds

Evidence suggests it’s never too early or late to start making positive changes

Volunteers to be injected with malaria to study long-term effects

UAE government issues new law to regulate drug industry

How AI can become a doctor's companion

Migraine drug offers pain relief from first day

CommentAll work and no play can deplete the ego

Weekend EssayWhat happens to our bodies when antibiotics don't work?

Medicine

First greenhouse inside Dubai Medical College for plants used in herbal treatment. The greenhouse is totally run by AI. Also introducing the first AI doctor who can interact with patients and diagnose diseases along with dedicated AI empowered robotic patients that help students learn through real time feedback. Antonie Robertson/The National

Dubai Medical University unveils AI-powered greenhouse

The university introduces the future of medicinal plants and herbal medicine with Doctor Layla, the world’s first AI doctor specialising in natural medicine

Blood is cheap on streets of Gaza, says returning Australian doctor

EditorialWorking to make cutting-edge cancer treatment cut-price

CommentToo many in Gulf taking weight-loss drugs without prescription

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