Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) are protein molecules found on the surface of the body’s cells. They make up a person’s tissue type and play a crucial part in the way the immune system reacts to and protects against foreign cells/substances. For anyone who requires an allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplant, a successful outcome is largely […]

This month’s Featured Mum, Saria Francis, is originally from Lebanon, a political sciences addict, and a digital creator. Couple of days ago, Saria celebrated her first child’s birthday Luca, she is overwhelmed by watching him growing up fast. She wishes her child the best life imaginable & have the best dreams that will wake him […]

The body is full of surprises during pregnancy and our skin is no exception. For some, the pregnancy glow is real, whereas others struggle with issues such as itchiness, dryness, acne, and discoloration – or even a combination of it all! As if those changes weren’t enough, it can be hard to know what products […]

Generally speaking, the number of Caesarean sections is on the rise worldwide. According to The Lancet[1], rates had increased from about 16 million births (12%) in 2000 to an estimated 29.7 million (21%) in 2015. In several GCC countries, including the UAE, Lebanon and Bahrain, the number of c-section births is higher than the global […]

Sleep is vital for good health, even more so when you’re expecting. However, sleep patterns are one of the many things that are affected during pregnancy, making a good night’s rest difficult to achieve. One study found that even if you’re getting the hours in, sleep quality is often compromised. Prolonged lack of sleep has […]

Every October, communities worldwide come together to raise awareness about breast cancer, highlighting the vital role that screening has to play in tackling the disease and providing treatment as soon as possible. Why is screening important? Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, impacting 2.1 million women each year, and it also causes […]