Apply preventive health protocols as temperatures rise National

Apply preventive health protocols as temperatures rise

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health (MoH) stressed the importance of adhering to preventive health protocols to reduce the risks of heat strain and sunstroke as temperatures continue to surge. Dr Shamsa bint Ahmed al Harthy, Head of the School and University Health Department at the Ministry of Health, said that those most vulnerable groups to […]

Not all fruits and vegetables are equal when it comes to heart health, our research shows International

Not all fruits and vegetables are equal when it comes to heart health, our research shows

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of our diet. They provide nutrients and fibre, and many contain additional compounds (known as bioactives) that can improve health. But not all foods are created equal – with big differences in the amount of bioactives we get from cabbages, carrots, pulses and peppers. The well-known “five-a-day” campaign […]