40% of people with insomnia have mental disorders
Studies have revealed that 40 percent of people with insomnia have mental disorders due to psychological factors, including depression, anxiety,
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Health
World sleep awareness month: Why is sleep so important?
New Delhi: Sleep is an important part of our daily routine — we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
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Spotlight: 10 misconceptions about mental illness
Although several pieces of research have thrown light on a better understanding of mental health, many people continue to look
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1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
Nearly 2.5 billion people – or around a quarter of the global population – are projected to have some degree
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Spotlight: Drink enough water to boost concentration
Is there any connection between school and dehydration among children? The answer is yes, to some extent, because it has
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Britain to restrict promotion of unhealthy food from April 2022
Britain will ban “buy one get one free” promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills
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Oman’s stereotactic body radiation therapy launched
Muscat: The National Oncology Center of the Royal Hospital launched the first advanced therapeutic technology in the Sultanate to treat
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Pfizer ends COVID-19 trial with 95% efficacy
Pfizer Inc said on Wednesday that final results from the late-stage trial of its COVID-19 vaccine show it was 95%
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Webinar highlights urgency of adopting personalised healthcare solutions
Roche, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, hosted a virtual plenary session titled “Building Resilient Health Systems in the
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What is the best way to share out a future COVID-19 vaccine?
Ivan Couronne – An international group of ethicists on Thursday criticised the World Health Organization’s goal of distributing coronavirus vaccines
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Stem cell treatment offers new hope for diabetics
A new technique that grows insulin-producing cells and can protect them from immune attack after they are transplanted may offer
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Check & Fly app provides airport health measures to travellers
Montreal: Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched a new smartphone app that provides passengers with information about the health
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Omanisation rate of 68 per cent at MoH
The Ministry of Health (Moh) has issued the annual health report for 2019, which highlighted the most important achievements in
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Pandemic now driven by youngsters, many asymptomatic: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by
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346 accident victims died before reaching hospital in 2019
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued the annual health report for 2019, which highlighted the most important achievements in
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Oman launches National Blood Programme
Muscat: Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed al Saeedi, Minister of Health, has issued ministerial decision 114/2020 regarding the launch of a
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Right to treatment guaranteed to every citizen, resident: MOH
Muscat: The Ministry of Health in Oman has issued a statement on reports regarding the refusal to deny medicines to
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Influenza with pandemic potential still remains
Influenza surveillance systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Region have proven to be invaluable in supporting the detection of suspected and
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Excessive thinking can lead to serious health issues: Royal Hospital
Muscat: Excessive thinking can lead to serious health issues like insomnia and fatigue, said the Royal Hospital in a statement
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Boost to private healthcare in Oman with new terms for treatment abroad
Muscat: The Minister of Health has issued a decision, amending some regulations related to the treatment of patients abroad and
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VIRUSES Ancient, tiny, amazing
Patrick GALEY – They’re as old as life itself but scientists can’t say for sure if they’re alive. They’re written
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