Research Links Poor Oral Health to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, Experts Urge Greater Focus on Gum Care during Pregnancy

9 June 2026; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: Growing scientific evidence is drawing attention to an often-overlooked aspect of maternal health—oral hygiene—as researchers increasingly explore its potential link to pregnancy outcomes.

Dr. Nima Sabzchamanara, General Dentist at RAK Hospital

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For kidney patients and other high-risk groups, dehydration may quickly trigger serious complications

Hydration isn’t one-size-fits-all, with water requirements shaped by body size, activity, and heat exposure

High-protein diets don’t harm healthy kidneys, but may worsen existing kidney disease

Frequent unsupervised use of painkillers can damage kidneys over time

Extreme dieting and gym supplements may harm kidney health in the long term

Dr. Ajinkya Shivaji Patil, Specialist Nephrologist at RAK Hospital

26 May 2026; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: As temperatures climb across the UAE, medical experts at RAK Hospital are warning that extreme heat—combined with common everyday habits such as inadequate water intake, excessive caffeine, sugary drinks, and frequent use of painkillers—may be placing hidden stress on kidney health, often without obvious warning signs.

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• Cardiologist urges residents not to ignore dizziness, chest discomfort, or unusual sweating during extreme heat

• Elderly individuals, heart patients, diabetics, and kidney disease patients among the most vulnerable

• Walking for 30 to 45 minutes regularly remains one of the best exercises for heart health

• Dehydration can thicken the blood and force the heart to work harder

• Experts advise hydration, limiting direct sun exposure, and seeking immediate medical attention for warning signs

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – May 19, 2026: With temperatures across the UAE already crossing 40°C, doctors at RAK Hospital are warning residents not to dismiss symptoms such as dizziness, excessive sweating, chest discomfort, or breathlessness as “just summer fatigue,” as extreme heat can place dangerous stress on the heart and, in some cases, trigger serious cardiac emergencies.

According to Dr. Ahmed Sharafeldin, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at RAK Hospital, prolonged exposure to heat can lead to dehydration, causing the blood to become thicker and forcing the heart to work harder to circulate blood throughout the body.

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30 Years of Lost Mobility Reversed by Advanced Shoulder Surgery in Ras Al Khaimah

This lack of awareness often results in delayed diagnosis and prolonged suffering. When pain affects daily activities, see medical guidance immediately, says RAK Hospital expert

12 May 2026, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE –For nearly 30 years, a 59-year-old South African national, Keith Lukin, lived with progressive shoulder arthritis that gradually reduced his mobility to just 10%. Over time, even the simplest daily activities—lifting a cup, reaching overhead, driving, or dressing—became difficult.

Over the years, he sought medical help across multiple centers internationally, undergoing countless physiotherapy sessions and repeated intra-articular steroid injections. Despite these interventions, the condition continued to deteriorate, with no lasting relief.

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