Happy International Coffee Day! As millions of people celebrate on this day their beverage of choice, Maria Baghdoyan, Nestlé Nutritionist, sheds light on the associated benefits of its moderate consumption (3-4 cups daily) on our mental and physical health.
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On September 29, 2017 – Novo Nordisk has launched Saxenda® (liraglutide 3 mg) to the Saudi market. Saxenda® is the first once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist for chronic weight management. It is indicated in Saudi as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie...
Altibbi Ltd., the Middle East’s largest digital health platform, has announced a new round of funding amounting to USD 6.5 Million. The round was co-lead by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and DASH Ventures with the participation of new strategic investors TAMM, RIMCO Investments,...
The Health Ministry has launched a nationwide program via its e-portal to encourage people to walk 30 minutes per day for five days per week to maintain good health.
Obesity among children and adults due to lack of exercise is common in the Kingdom.
The government has set up walking areas in the...
The Child Safety Campaign (CSC), an initiative of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, formed part of an official delegation from the emirate to Finland, with the aim of developing bilateral relations in healthcare, education, child safety, clean technology and digital...
Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, announced that ‘NMC Healthcare’ has won the coveted 'Brand of the Year' award at the 13th annual Superbrands tribute event, which was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City. Sixty-four leading...
Little Gladiators Dubai, the world’s first gym dedicated to the health and fitness of kids, has introduced a schedule of morning classes so children with special needs, as well as those who are home schooled, can enjoy a morning P.E. lesson.
Located at Golden Mile Galleria...
Emirates Rehab and Homecare, an advanced and comprehensive rehabilitation centre under Emirates Hospitals Group, has signed an agreement with Los Angeles-headquartered Barlow Respiratory Hospital (Barlow) to provide the highest quality respiratory rehabilitation and care for chronically critically...
King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah has received permission to practice nuclear medicine and has also launched an electronic pharmacy project.
An official from the Ministry of Health said that the Diagnostic Radiology Department at the hospital has received a license from the National Center for...
Saudi Healthcare Privatization Summit has been developed keeping in mind the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s for a bright and vibrant Saudi economy per the VISION 2030 plan.
One of the main challenges in the Kingdom’s health-care system is the demand and supply gap...