Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Category Archives: Health Care
SFDA warns against IV administration of iron
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned people against the possible risks of hypersensitivity reactions after intravenous (IV) administration of iron products. In order to minimize such risks, the SFDA has recommended IV iron products be administered in
Fakeih: MERS under control
Acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih said in Makkah on Sunday that there is a remarkable decline in the number of new MERS coronavirus cases in the Kingdom in recent days. The minister made this statement when he visited the Jiyad
Umrah couple name their child after doctor
A Pakistani Umrah pilgrim who went into sudden labor in Makkah has named her baby after the Saudi doctor who performed her Caesarean section (C-section) at an emergency unit with no maternity ward. The Pakistani woman had arrived in Makkah
Alarming rise in AIDS cases
There is a marked increase in the number of HIV (AIDS) patients by 19 percent annually, according to Mosa Hiaza’a, director of the Saudi Charity Association for AIDS Patients. “The association has registered 630 HIV patients this year which is
Diabetics receive fasting tips
A health awareness campaign conducted jointly by Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) and King Saud University Medical City (KSU-MC) in Riyadh was held to promote the effects of fasting on patients’ health, in particular those suffering from diabetes. The
C.D.C. Closes Anthrax and Flu Labs After Accidents
After potentially serious back-to-back laboratory accidents, federal health officials announced Friday that they had temporarily closed the flu and anthrax laboratories at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and halted shipments of all infectious agents from the
Deadliest, rarest form of plague contracted by man in US
DENVER: A Colorado man is infected with the rarest and most fatal form of plague, an airborne version that can be spread through coughing and sneezing. It is the first case of pneumonic plague seen in the state since 2004,
Miswak: Sticking with tradition…
Millions of Muslims across the world, especially in Arab countries, swear by the miswak as the ideal tooth cleanser, with no need for mouthwash, toothbrushes and visits to the dentist. They also cite sayings from the Prophet, peace be upon
‘Eat smaller meals in Ramadan’
Muslims should eat smaller meals to gain the full benefit from fasting in Ramadan because this allows the body to clear out toxins and heal itself, according to a local doctor. Wisam Al-Dulaimi from Dallah Hospital said recently that Muslims
Diabetes patients urged to take extra care during the holy month
The Saudi Diabetes and Endocrine Association in the Eastern Province advised members of the community and especially diabetes patients to take advantage of the holy month to adopt a healthy life-style. Dr. Kaml Salamah, secretary general of the association, said,
Lose weight this Ramadan with 6 easy food tips
By: Racha Adib Ramadan may be a chance for you to indulge in your favorite foods. That’s the least you’ll deserve after a day of fasting, right? On the other hand, it can also be the perfect opportunity for the
Top 4 incredible health benefits of fasting in Ramadan
By: Racha Adib The month of Ramadan is a period of fasting, sacrifice, giving, piousness and self-training with the hope that these qualities will extend beyond this month and stay with us throughout the year. Indeed, the essence of fasting
Fasting is good for diabetics, say experts
A senior official from the Ministry of Health said on Sunday that fasting would help diabetics type 2 to regulate their glucose levels. Speaking in the ‘Hello Ramadan’ program on Sunday, Dr. Eman Shasha, an endocrinologist, said fasting is beneficial
Ramadan is ‘ideal time’ to quit smoking
The holy month of Ramadan is the best time for Muslims to quit smoking, says a senior Health Ministry official. Ali Alwadey, director general of the ministry’s Tobacco Control Program, said there are 54 anti-smoking clinics, which include 10 mobile
Heart patients urged to monitor blood pressure during Ramadan
Heart patients have been advised to monitor their blood pressure and reduce the intake of salt and fatty foods during the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Khalid Al-Nimeir, an eminent cardiologist, warned callers of the Hello Ramadan phone-in program that
New Makkah health projects to cost SR3bn
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced a series of health projects in the Makkah region worth more than SR3 billion. Some of the hospitals and clinics are under construction, local media said. Projects include the construction of a 500-bed
Brain dead give 40 patients lease of life
Forty organ-failure patients in the Eastern Province have some good news: Organs of several clinically dead patients will be donated following its approval by their relatives, media reports quoting senior officials at an organ donor agency have said. Such initiatives
Watching too much TV may cause early death: Study
[wpResize] People who watch TV for three hours or more each day may be twice as likely to die prematurely than those who watch less, a new study says. Researchers of the American Heart Association assessed 13,284 young and healthy
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