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Supreme Court stirs free speech debate with conversion therapy ruling
The Supreme Court’s ruling last week against bans on conversion therapy is stirring debate around free speech, with critics pointing to inconsistencies in the standard applied to bans on abortion and drag shows. In its ruling on Colorado’s 2019 ban on conversion therapy in the case of Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court found that…
Meet the die-hard Angels fan and mother of 5 who captured Jo Adell's magic moment
Kayleigh Kraus took a shot for the ages on her cellphone. High school photo class might've helped.
UAE's amended medical licensing rules to transform healthcare delivery, experts say on World Health Day
Dubai: On World Health Day observed every April 7, health leaders and fresh graduates explain why the UAE's landmark decision to let medical faculty practise in hospitals and waive the six-month experience rule for some health graduates, is a gamechanger for the country's healthcare system.Last week, the UAE announced the sweeping overhaul of its medical licensing framework allowing academic faculty at medical colleges to practise clinically in hospitals while removing the mandatory six-month p...
MLB Power Rankings: Who's your team's early difference-maker?
Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank the teams from first to worst. Here are the collective results.The early days of the 2026 MLB season have produced memorable debuts, unforgettable images and regrettable decisions. The implementation of ABS has captivated fans, and the baseball itself has done the rest. For this week’s edition of the Power Rankings, we highlighted one member of each team who has been an early difference-maker.All stats...
Why Am I Watching People Get Their Medical Results?
What was once discussed with a doctor is now frequently encountered first as decontextualized data on a screen.
Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.
Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.
Health Insurance Companies Care About You. Agree or Disagree?
We put a doctor and a former insurance executive in a room.
World Health Day 2026: UAE strengthens global status as hub for preventive healthcare and innovation
Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The country continues to rank among the top globally for healthcare quality, supported by steady investment and new technologies. From AI tools to telemedicine and wearable devices, healthcare is becoming more connected and easier to access.Global companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly are also expanding their presence in the UAE, reinforcing its role as a regional centre for medical innovation.Wo...
‘A whole civilisation will die’ says Trump as Iran defies looming deadline
Iran showed no sign of accepting Donald Trump’s ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by the end of Tuesday, and the US president said “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Tehran reached a last-minute deal. As the clock ticked down on Trump’s deadline, strikes on Iran intensified throughout the day, hitting railway and road bridges, an airport and a petrochemical plant and knocking out power lines, according to Iranian media. Explosions were reported on Kharg...
Man Utd join race for £20m-rated Southampton star who delivered Arsenal FA Cup KO
Man Utd join race for £20m-rated Southampton star who delivered Arsenal FA Cup KOManchester United and Everton are just two Premier League clubs who could swoop for Southampton's impressive midfielder star Shea Charles in the summer transfer windowCommentsSportDaniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter09:18, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesManchester United are courting Southampton's Shea CharlesManchester United are among the clubs keeping a close eye Shea Charles ahead of the summer as transfer int...
Rapper Offset hospitalised after being shot outside Florida casino
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World Health Day: UAE doctors on symptoms you should never ignore
Dubai: Every year on 7 April, World Health Day serves as a global reminder to pause and take stock of our wellbeing. This year's theme, Trust Early Care, Not Online Guesswork, feels especially relevant in a world where a quick search can send you spiralling into worst-case scenarios before you have even picked up the phone to book an appointment. We spoke to four UAE-based doctors about the one thing they wish their patients would do differently, and the answer, across the board, was simple: co...
It's not just an addiction to nasal sprays that can silently destroy your health. Here's what constantly applying lip balm, eye drops, even HAND cream is doing to your body
It's not just an addiction to nasal sprays that can silently destroy your health. Here's what constantly applying lip balm, eye drops, even HAND cream is doing to your bodyBy CARA LEE Published: 01:08, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 08:01, 7 April 2026 e-mail 12 View comments
Biggest Annual Health Awards 2026 open nominations with 50+ categories celebrating excellence across UAE & GCC
Dubai: Health Magazine, in partnership with Thumbay Media, has officially opened nominations for the Annual Health Awards 2026 — widely recognised as one of the UAE’s most influential healthcare recognition platforms.Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s awards raise the bar again. A dedicated segment will honor 15 outstanding UAE nationals, alongside more than 50 categories that celebrate excellence across the healthcare ecosystem. The grand ceremon...
Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive as child death toll passes 100
UN assists in emergency vaccination drive as country battles worst surge in cases in years amid fall in vaccination ratesBangladesh is battling its worse measles outbreak in years, with more than 100 children dead amid a rise in unvaccinated infants.The government, in partnership with the United Nations, has begun conducting an emergency measles-rubella vaccination drive for children across the country, after more than 900 cases were confirmed since March. Continue reading...
Resident doctors’ strike has torpedoed pay rises and training posts, says Wes Streeting
Exclusive: Health secretary says industrial action in England also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting timesWes Streeting has accused resident doctors of “torpedoing” their own pay rises and training jobs by walking out on strike again, as tens of thousands of doctors began a six-day stoppage in England.The health secretary said there was a “legitimacy” to concerns over jobs and wages but that the British Medical Association had scuppered any chance of a breakthrough when it rejected wha...
Doctors warn of spinal cord damage as ‘neck-hanging exercise’ trends among China youth
In an attempt to mimic cervical traction therapy used in hospitals, a new trend known as the “neck-hanging exercise” has emerged among young Chinese people. The exercise involves people hanging by their head from trees to relieve cervical spondylosis. According to the 2024 China Cervical Spine Health White Paper, more than 200 million people in China suffer from cervical spine disorders, with over 40 per cent of patients under the age of 30. The new hanging trend has been gaining traction...
Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment
Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointmentJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorge Torr,East MidlandsandRob Sissons,East Midlands health correspondentBBCKaren and Stuart Sims said they are both frustrated and upset at a cancelled appointment due to the resident doctors' strikeA cancer patient said he was "furious" after his hospital appointment was cancelled due to a six-day doctors' strike over pay and job opportunities.Stuart Sims, from Breaston in Derbysh...
‘It’s heartbreaking’: resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts
Withdrawal of additional speciality training roles amid strike deadlock has left some doctors with uncertain futureAfter almost two years on the NHS frontline as a resident doctor, Heather Gunn says she is bracing herself for unemployment. Like many of her colleagues, she was desperate to secure one of the up to 4,500 additional training posts the government agreed to introduce in England over three years to help doctors progress into more specialised fields.The posts were promised in negotiatio...
Sindh orders establishing Monkey Pox response units after deaths in Khairpur
KARACHI: Health Department has ordered establishing Monkey Pox Response Units in hospitals across Sindh as instructions have been issued to all district health officers (DHOs) and medical superintendents. The health department has directed for setting up special facilitation centres in hospitals for the suspected monkey pox cases and round the clock active public information and facilitation desks. The people will be provided information and awareness about the symptoms of monkey pox disease. Th...