Why some vaccines require boosters and others don’t
To date, the Gulf nation has administered over 331,437 Moderna and Pfizer booster doses, but why is it needed? The COVID-19 virus has so far spawned 11 variants, Delta and…
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Maha El Akoum
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How phobias are triggered and what you can do to overcome your fears
Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder that cause irrational, excessive feelings of fear. If you have a phobia, you probably experience a deep sense of dread before an expected…
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Should nations follow New Zealand in banning cigarettes for next generation?
As New Zealand unveils plans to ban the new generation from buying cigarettes, Maha El Akoum asks if this approach should be rolled out worldwide. New Zealand has plans to…
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The mental load of motherhood: Do women carry more on their shoulders?
Women are realising that they continue to hold the responsibility of making sure things get done, and that this mental burden takes a toll on wellbeing. In most progressive households,…
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Glaucoma: symptoms you shouldn’t turn a blind eye to
Glaucoma is an eye condition that can cause damage to your optic nerve. Here is all you need to know. The optic nerve is responsible for supplying visual information from…
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Why you shouldn’t take ‘burnout’ lightly
Burnout can lead to severe mental, physical and emotional exhaustion. Do you often feel that you don’t enjoy your job as much as you once did? Are you experiencing a…
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‘Man up’: Has toxic masculinity led to a decrease in men’s health?
Men, this November, focus on making health your top priority moving forward. You may have heard of “Movember” or “no shave November”, you may have even sported a bushy mustache…
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‘Pandemic babies’: How the global health crisis impacts cognitive development
Children born during pandemic score lower on cognitive tests, a new US-based study revealed. A US study has found that children that were born during the Covid-19 pandemic have demonstrated…
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What does ADHD look like in girls and women and why does it often go unnoticed?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often associated with energetic, sometimes ‘disruptive’ children – mainly boys. However, an estimated 2.5% of the adult population also experience ADHD. Women are particularly…
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