Health
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New MOH tool to establish new standards of transparency, consistency, and efficiency in procurement
The Ministry of Health has launched a specialized workshop under the title “Developing a Multi-Criteria Data Analysis (MCDA) Tool for…
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WHO dismisses claims linking paracetamol, vaccines to autism
Delaying or altering vaccination schedules without evidence greatly increases the risk of infection, not only for children but also for…
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Study links air pollution to children’s vision problems, highlights protective role of fresh air
A new study has found that air pollution may negatively affect children’s eyesight, while exposure to fresh air could help…
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Skipping teeth brushing may triple risk of pancreatic cancer, study finds
A new study from New York University School of Medicine reveals that neglecting oral hygiene could significantly increase the risk…
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Kuwait takes healthcare to every doorstep, a milestone in quality medical care to every home
The Minister of Health affirmed that the launch of the home healthcare service for children represents a qualitative leap in…
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Too much sugar in drinks tied to hair loss, study finds
A US research team believes the link between sweetened beverages and hair loss can be explained by a simple theory:…
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Vision correction technique could replace invasive surgeries
Millions of people around the world are inflicted with vision disorders, including refractive errors such as near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia),…
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Obesity surpasses undernourishment among children — UNICEF
The number of obese school-aged children has exceeded the number of underweight children globally, according to a new report released…
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Junk food adverts increase calorie-intake in children
Advertising on media, whether using traditional sources such as newspapers, radio and television, or more contemporary ones such as websites…
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Kuwait Marks Major Medical Innovation with Patented Early Detection Test for Sleep Apnea
A team of researchers from the Dasman Diabetes Institute, established by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS)…
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