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Microplastics are proven to contaminate the environment, but how are they affecting human health? Photo: Naja Bertolt Jensen / Unsplash

The truth about microplastics: Cause for concern or misunderstood science?

LifestyleAugust 29, 2025

Globally, meat consumption has increased from 70 million tonnes in 2017 to 365 million tonnes in 2024. AFP

Why Gulf study has beef with global meat consumption

UAEAugust 27, 2025

Work at the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children in London. Getty Images

Emirati-funded research delivers 'mini-lung' medical breakthrough

UKAugust 26, 2025

The UAE has sent 30 tonnes of supplies, including emergency medicines, to Chad to help contain the outbreak of cholera. Photo: Wam

UAE sends 30 tonnes of medical aid to Chad to combat cholera outbreak

UAEAugust 23, 2025

Demand for health care has soared among manual workers in Sharjah since health insurance was made mandatory. Victor Besa / The National

Mandatory insurance drives up patient numbers by 25% in Northern Emirates

UAEAugust 22, 2025

Milk teeth are being used to harvest stem cells for future health treatments. Getty Images

Why doctors have warned public against using baby teeth to treat diabetes

HealthAugust 20, 2025

The benefits of stopping smoking aren't just health-related. Paulo Vecina / The National

Abu Dhabi anti-smoking programmes do more than save lives, study suggests

UAEAugust 16, 2025

Chocolate could be an unlikely component of future flu vaccines. Getty

Why chocolate is poised to be key ingredient in fight against winter flu

UAEAugust 12, 2025

Fertility rates in the UAE continue to decline, with experts citing a focus on career over family as a crucial factor. AP

More couples should be able to afford IVF

EditorialAugust 11, 2025

A worker sprays insecticide at a public housing estate following reports of imported cases of Chikungunya in Hong Kong. Reuters

Advice for UAE travellers as chikungunya virus spreads

UAEAugust 07, 2025

Eating French fries several times a week has been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Getty Images

Boil don't fry: How you cook potatoes can limit diabetes risk

HealthAugust 07, 2025

An increasing number of couples are getting sleep divorce, where they go to their own separate beds to get better rest. Getty Images

What is 'sleep divorce' and how can you make it work?

WellbeingAugust 05, 2025

Runners at Mall of the Emirates taking part in the opening day of the month-long Dubai Mallathon. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Participants beat the heat as Dubai Mallathon gets up and running

UAEAugust 01, 2025

Participants of the first Dubai Mallathon at Mall of the Emirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Mallathon guide: Dates, locations, how to register and more

Things to doAugust 01, 2025

One of the most common symptoms of poor sleep is excessive grogginess during the day. Getty Images

Sleepless in summer? How rising temperatures are disrupting rest and how to fix it

WellbeingJuly 29, 2025

Abu Dhabi patient Kaitlyn Kinnaird has been given a new lease of life. Photo: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Woman praises Abu Dhabi doctors after 'life-changing' prolapse surgery

UAEJuly 28, 2025

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