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DEWA organises blood donation campaign

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Dubai, UAE, 24 April 2013: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised, in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority (DHA), a blood donation campaign under the slogan ‘one drop of blood could save their lives,’ at DEWA’s headquarters in Zabeel East, as part of... Full story
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Ground beef and chicken are riskiest meats

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24 April 2013 An analysis of more than 33,000 cases of foodborne illness shows that ground beef and chicken have caused more hospitalizations than other meats. The report by the Center for Science in Public Interest says chicken nuggets, ham and sausage pose the lowest risk of ... Full story
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Gene data show China bird flu mutated ‘under the radar’

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22 April 2013 Dutch and Chinese researchers who analyzed genetic data from seven samples of the new H7N9 strain say it has already acquired similar levels of genetic diversity as much larger outbreaks of other H7 strains of flu seen previously in birds. ‘The diversity we see in... Full story
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Heart bypass surgery or stents? Depends on patient

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23 April 2013 The average person with multiple diseased arteries in the heart does slightly better following coronary artery bypass surgery than after having stents inserted, a new study suggests, but the optimal procedure varies by patient. Researchers found slightly more heart ... Full story
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Road Safety Forum in Abu Dhabi to back UN’s 10-year Global Plan Municipality of Abu Dhabi City aiming for zero-accident track record

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April 23, 2013 Drawing inspiration from a decade-long Global Plan developed by the UN Road Safety Collaboration coordinated by the World Health Organization, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City will be hosting the Abu Dhabi Road Safety Forum on May 21, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand... Full story
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Gene data show China bird flu mutated ‘under the radar’

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22 April 2013 The new strain of bird flu that has killed 17 people in China has been circulating widely ‘under the radar’ and has acquired significant genetic diversity that makes it more of a threat, scientists said on Friday. Dutch and Chinese researchers who analyzed genetic... Full story
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Exercise, diet may keep sleep apnea from worsening

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Losing weight through exercise and healthier eating may have long-term benefits for people with mild sleep apnea, a new study suggests. Researchers found obese study participants who went through a one-year lifestyle intervention were about half as likely to see their sleep apnea progress to... Full story
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Drink more water to keep kidney stones at bay

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20 April 2013 Renal stones are one of the common afflictions of the kidney, especially in hot and dry conditions, according to Dr. Saurabh Singh, Specialist Urologist, Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah. A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in a kidney when substances that are ... Full story
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Extra fiber tied to lower risk of stroke

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21 April 2013 People who get more fiber in their diet are less likely to have a stroke than those who skimp on the nutrient, according to a new review of existing research. “A few people in the past have looked at the relationship between fiber and cardiovascular disease, which includes ... Full story
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Dubai Maritime City Authority opens jet ski usage in Dubai, announces resting areas

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April 21, 2013 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has cleared the use of jet skis across Dubai’s coastline, with the introduction of new rules that cover allocation of resting areas for jet skis, following the approval from Dubai Executive... Full story

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