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RAK Hospital Introduces “Happy Gas” Procedures for Pain- and Anxiety-Free Dental Care- A First in the Northern Emirates

The new protocol at the hospital makes dental visits calm, comfortable, and stress-free

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – 23 June 2025: In a move to redefine patient comfort and ease dental anxiety, RAK Hospital has introduced “Happy Gas” procedures — using nitrous oxide sedation — for the first time in the Northern Emirates. Commonly referred to as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is widely used in the Western world and is now available at RAK Hospital to help patients, especially adults with dental phobia, undergo procedures in a relaxed and pain-free state.

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RAK Hospital Webinar Highlights Research-Backed Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Tackling Obesity Crisis

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – May 5, 2025:As the obesity epidemic continues to grow across the UAE and the wider region, RAK Hospital is intensifying efforts to educate the public on proven interventions that can combat this critical health issue. During the latest session of its RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025 “ObeFit” Webinar Series, the spotlight was turned on bariatric surgery—backed by compelling global research as a safe, effective, and life-enhancing solution for those with severe obesity.

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RAK Hospital Webinar Explores the Psychology Behind Weight Loss

RAK Obefit Challenge 2025 continues with eye-opening insights into mindset, emotional triggers, and sustainable change

Ras Al Khiamah, UAE – April 29, 2025: As part of its ongoing RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025, RAK Hospital hosted a deeply engaging and enlightening Obefit Webinar on “The Psychology of Weight Loss”, led by renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Savita Date. The session brought to light a powerful, often-overlooked truth: lasting weight loss begins in the mind, not just on the plate.

Dr Savita Date, Clinical Psychologist

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RAK Hospital’s ObeFit Webinar Urges Residents to Take Obesity Seriously, Offers Holistic Solutions

RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025 puts lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise under the spotlight in latest expert-led session

Shedding just 5–10% of body weight can dramatically reduce one’s risk of serious diseases

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – 15 April 2025 – As obesity rates continue to rise across the region, RAK Hospital is putting prevention front and center through its transformative “ObeFit” webinar series—an educational arm of the hospital’s annual community initiative, the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge.

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RAK Hospital Sheds Light on Obesity’s Hidden Toll on Bone Health in Informative Session

Obesity significantly contributes to chronic skeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, spinal stress, and hip joint damage.

For every extra kilogram of body weight, there is 4-6 times the force exerted on weight-bearing joints, such as the knees, hips, and spine.

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – April 8, 2025 – In a bid to support the community on their journey to better health, RAK Hospital hosted an insightful and interactive session on the critical link between obesity and bone health, as part of the 5th RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025. The session, led by Dr. Bharath Patil, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon at RAK Hospital, focused on how excess weight impacts bone and joint health, and provided practical advice on managing weight to reduce the risk of chronic musculoskeletal issues.

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