WHO sees scientific consensus on Zika as cause for disordersResearchers around the world are now convinced the Zika virus can cause the birth defect microcephaly as well as Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that can result in paralysis, the World Health Organization said. More… |
Etihad attracts record participation at 'Walk for a Cause' eventEtihad Airways saw more than 5,200 participants of all ages gather at Al Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi last week to take part in the airline's fourth annual fundraising event ‘Walk for a Cause’. Held under the More… |
Bahrain backs Palestinian causeForeign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa last night took part in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Arab League member states with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Bayan Palace. The Pale More… |
Diabetes 'leading cause of blindness in adults'Diabetes is a leading cause for blindness among those in the age group between 20 to 74 years as high blood sugar can permanently damage blood vessels in the eyes, said a leading UAE medical expert. The condition, called diabetic More… |
CareZone named ‘Best New Business’CareZone, the region’s first mobile platform with a heart, was named ‘Best New Business’ at the SME Advisor Stars of Business Awards 2011. Over 3,800 companies from across the Middle East were nominated for the awards, and the winners wer More… |