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A summary of a few questions discussed during the Web Talk on the 24th of May, 2023 with Pinca Play and Dr. Umesh Nihalani . I am struggling to resolve my back acne – What can I do? Acne affects all the pilosebaceous units sensitive to androgens. One should take care of the skin with… Continue reading Teen Acne, a discussion with Dr. Umesh Nihalani

Your most common questions answered by Dr. Katayoon Homayoon, Specialist Gastroenterologist, Dubai London Hospital. What is colon cancer, who is the target group, and what does it cause? Colorectal cancer is the third most frequent cancer in the world in males and the second in females. It means colorectal cells are growing out of control.… Continue reading A Deep Dive into Colon Cancer

A discussion with Dr. Shipra Patil, Specialist Internal Medicine. Why are the negative effects exacerbated in the summer on diabetics? What are the most prominent of these problems? Enjoying the sun is one of the things many people look forward to in the summer. But if you have diabetes, it can be harder to manage… Continue reading How the summer heat can affect diabetes

Your most asked questions on preeclampsia, answered by Dr. Shruti Garg Indoriya, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Dubai London Hospital 1.What group of pregnancy women are more vulnerable to high blood pressure? Preeclampsia is a condition that typically occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It is a combination of raised blood pressure and raised protein in… Continue reading High Blood Pressure (Preeclampsia) During Pregnancy

A blog by Dr. Linda Alhajwan First, you will need to know your skin type. There are 5 types of skin. According to the American Academy of Dermatology: OILY SKIN is shiny and greasy NORMAL SKIN is clear and not sensitive DRY SKIN is flaky, itchy, or rough SENSITIVE SKIN may sting or burn after… Continue reading Skincare in the summertime

Are you concerned about your bone health? Did you know that osteoporosis cases have been on the rise? In this video, Helen Farmer from DubaiEye 103.8 interviews our very own Chief Medical Officer, Consultant Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgeon, and Medical Director, Dr. Malcolm Podmore, on the rising cases of osteoporosis and its link to vitamin… Continue reading An increase in osteoporosis cases and its link to vitamin D deficiency—A discussion with Helen Farmer from DubaiEye 103.8

What is hair loss? Hair always grows in a cycle where the old strands fall off, the hair root or hair follicle goes into a resting phase, and gradually it starts growing new strands. This cycle takes around three months. After the three-month growth cycle, new hair grows, which is called anagen hair, and that… Continue reading Hair loss is a problem that many people can relate to. The best treatment for this issue is often determined by the type of hair loss you face.

A blog by Dr. Aleksandar Resanovic Weight loss is one of the most searched topics online and a common goal for many people, whether it’s for health reasons, to improve appearance, or simply to feel better. While there are many different approaches to weight loss, the key is to find a sustainable method that works… Continue reading Begin your weight-loss journey to a healthier, more radiant you today

Obesity is now one of the leading health conditions in most countries. It is associated with other diseases like hypertension and diabetes (collectively called metabolic syndrome) and can reduce life expectancy by up to 15 years. This means that a healthy man who could have lived up to the age of 80 will pass away… Continue reading Obesity, The Silent Epidemic

Millions of people around the world live with diabetes. Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders with increased blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Figures from 2021 show that around 10% of the global population suffers from diabetes, and since it is often linked to obesity, those statistics look likely to rise as obesity… Continue reading Everything you need to know about diabetes