1544, Section: Health & Environment
Health & Environment
Published on 14 May 2012 by Eman Tuhama in Health & Environment
Ali Abdulwahab Thabet lives in Sana'a, to the west of Sixty Meter Road near Azzal Hospital. “I can remember when I was an ambitious person, dreaming of being rich and owning real estate. But now everything has changed dramatically. I have to face up to the fact that I have two sick sons. Mazen is 15 and Ayman is 17. They suffer from Thalassemia,” he said.
Published on 14 May 2012 by Khalid Al-Karimi in Health & Environment
The industrious garbage men in Yemen have proved to the public that the beauty of the capital city is in peril without their service, and the horrible stench left by piles of refuse is a constant reminder. In the opinion of the public, the government is held responsible for the disgusting accumulation of trash.
Published on 14 May 2012 by Dr. Ahlam Hibatulla in Health & Environment
On a cold winter night, in a remote area in Yemen, a soon-to-be father is anxiously pacing outside a room whereas the wife, in pain, is struggling to give birth to a new life. The baby comes into the world and the father is conveyed the good news. A smile comes over his face and he is impatient to hold his child. But the moment he takes the new born in his hands, the joyful expression on his face turns into a frown, confusion, and sadness. The child has been born with cleft lip and palate deformity.
Published on 7 May 2012 by Dr. Siva in Health & Environment
If you think that losing weight and decorating your house are two totally different things, think again. Your house plays a very critical part in keeping you healthy. After all, your home is where you spend most of your time, and more importantly, it is where your children spend their time too. You may think that if your house is clean, it is very healthy. But there is so much more to that story.
Published on 7 May 2012 by Ahmed Dawood in Health & Environment
Stories of jinn, or evil spirits, possessing human bodies have been on the rise among Yemenis, particularly those in rural areas. The stories have spread to every corner of the country, especially in areas with low levels of education. Because of these stories, Yemenis are calling on Quran treatment centers, seeking cures for basic illnesses.
Published on 30 April 2012 by Ramzy Alawi in Health & Environment
Bones form the foundation of your body and you should take special care to maintain the health of your bones. Your diet has an impact on bone health, both in the positive and in the negative ways. Last week we saw how some foods can strengthen our bones. Now,we will see how certain other foods can cause weakening of your bones by leaching out minerals from them.
Published on 30 April 2012 by Safiya Al-Jabry in Health & Environment
From a distance, Amr Shakir looks like any other 7-year-old child. His bubbly character draws people to talk to him. But as one gets closer to him and spends more time with him, one notices that he rarely makes eye contact and does not concentrate on one thing at a time. Amr is one of the many autistic children in Yemen.
Published on 30 April 2012 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in Health & Environment
Twenty-five homes in Sana’a will benefit from a 75,000 Euros rainwater harvesting project, one of three winning project ideas of the Philips Livable Cities Award 2010/2011.
Published on 23 April 2012 by Dr. Siva in Health & Environment
No matter what your age, bone health is important. Strong bones help prevent osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become fragile and break easily. Often considered an “elderly” concern, osteoporosis prevention begins at an early age and continues throughout your lifetime. Bone mass develops rapidly between the ages of 10 and 20 and peaks at age 30. Building and maintaining strong bones depends on calcium, vitamin D, and physical activity.
Published on 23 April 2012 by Ashraf Al-Muraqab in Health & Environment
The number of motorcycles has increased in the capital Sana’a during the last few years. Many unemployed young people have started to use them as a source of income by acting as ‘motorbike taxis’ since they are easy to buy and easy to use.
Published on 9 April 2012 by Ahmed Dawood in Health & Environment
Along Taiz Street and in the neighborhood of Shumaila in Sana’a, herbal therapy clinics and pharmacies are spreading.
Published on 2 April 2012 by Muaad Al-Maqtari in Health & Environment
The Yemen National Climate Change Forum (YNCCF) is the only interactive platform for climate change activists in Yemen, but it may save Yemen's lost opportunities in the world carbon market.
Published on 29 March 2012 by Ahmed Dawood in Health & Environment
Twelve years ago, Hadi Hamza, an owner of an artesian well in Dar Salm on the outskirts of Sana’a, was at the peak of happiness. He was set to earn a lot of money from the well he had drilled in 2000. He used the well to irrigate farms, and many tankers were buying water from his well to sell to consumers.
Published on 26 March 2012 by Dr. Siva in Health & Environment
Published on 26 March 2012 by Marwa Najmaldin in Health & Environment
Published on 22 March 2012 by Emad Al-Saqqaf in Health & Environment
Published on 15 March 2012 by Dr. Siva in Health & Environment
Depression isn’t a one-size-fits-all illness. Just like a rash or heart disease, depression can take many forms. As you’ll see, there’s a cluster of symptoms that are typically present, but one person’s experience of depression often differs from another’s. Definitions of depression — and the therapies designed to ease this disease’s grip — also continue to evolve.
Published on 15 March 2012 by Malak Shaher in Health & Environment
Months of accumulated garbage in Sana’a started to be cleared away on Saturday as cleaning workers suspended their strike until the 21st March. The cleaning campaign will target the ten most seriously affected areas across the capital.
Published on 8 March 2012 by Muaad Al-Maqtari in Health & Environment
One of the last remaining Arabian forests, Bura’a Reserve, hides between the sea and the desert in the shelter of the magnificent granite Jabal Bura’a mountain overlooking the Tehama plain onto the Red Sea.
Published on 1 March 2012 by Malak Shaher in Health & Environment
The dark skinned six-year-old Ayoub was waiting outside the medical van with his pregnant mother and his younger brother for a check-up.
Published on 1 March 2012 by Yemen Times Staff in Health & Environment
Long-term implications of climate change (local and global) will lead to a total accumulated reduction of household income of between $5.7 billion and $9.2 billion by 2050.
Published on 27 February 2012 by Dr. Siva in Health & Environment
You might have sought your doctor’s advice in matters of constipation at some point of time in your life. Constipation, though common, cannot be neglected as such because it causes considerable amounts of discomfort. Several misconceptions are there in people’s mind regarding constipation. Most of them are harmless, but they do have the potential to cause unnecessary worries in people’s mind. Let’s clear it out:
Published on 27 February 2012 by Aref Al-Shama’a in Health & Environment
Shahir Fortress
In a high, rugged area, some 300 meters above sea level and on top of Malhan Mountain is Shahir Fortress. All that is left of the fortress is an open courtyard with stone ruins facing east. Square-shaped stones are scattered around the courtyard.
Published on 16 February 2012 by Eric Hansen in Health & Environment
Published on 16 February 2012 by Malak Shaher in Health & Environment
Published on 13 February 2012 by Sadeq Al-Wesabi in Health & Environment
More than 100 midwives have opened home clinics with the aim of alleviating the suffering of thousands of women who face difficulties and dangers during their delivery, especially in the rural areas.
Published on 6 February 2012 by Dr. Siva in Health & Environment
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and accounted for 7.6 million deaths (around 13 percent of all deaths) in 2008. Each year, on February 4, the World Health Organization sponsors the International Union Against Cancer to promote ways to ease this global burden. Recurring themes are the prevention of cancer and raising cancer patients’ quality of life.
Published on 6 February 2012 by Sadeq Al-Wesabi in Health & Environment
Published on 30 January 2012 by Anas Rawi in Health & Environment
Doctors have warned of the heath risks of iron water tanks, especially if they are not cleaned regularly.
Published on 5 February 2012 by Dr. Siva in HEALTH
Feelings of anxiety are a common experience. Anxiety is a normal part of life that affects every aspect of a person’s life. If you get nervous speaking in front of a group or have trouble sleeping the night before a big test, you will surely know that when anxiety attacks it can crack even the strongest amongst us.
Published on 5 February 2012 by Arie Amaya-Akkermans bikyamasr.com in HEALTH
“Qat, the cursed plant in Yemen,” was the headline in a five-part series published by the Yemen Times in 2010, documenting extensively the social problems associated with qat chewing in the country.
Published on 6 February 2012 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in Health & Environment
Published on 7 February 2012 by Dr. Siva in Health & Environment
Published on 7 February 2012 by Sadeq Al-Wesabi in Health & Environment
Published on 13 February 2012 by Dr. Siva in Health & Environment
Published on 13 February 2012 by Ali Saeed in Health & Environment
Families go broke treating their children’s Thalassemia