Health

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has successfully treated two children using a single donor heart in what the hospital described as the first pediatric domino heart transplant of its kind

Four military cities in Saudi Arabia have received Healthy City accreditation after meeting the requirements of the Ministry of Health’s Healthy Cities Program, marking another expansion of the Kingdom’s preventive-health approach and

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has granted marketing authorization to two locally developed AI-powered medical software products designed to support diagnosis in dentistry and ophthalmology, marking a significant step forward for

Saudi Arabia is moving toward a new phase in biotechnology, with growing efforts to build domestic capabilities in gene therapy, cell therapy and gene-editing technologies. These fields are no longer limited to

Apple cider vinegar has become a popular ingredient in weight-loss advice, particularly across social media, where it is often promoted as a natural fat-burning or appetite-suppressing solution. Scientific evidence, however, presents a

Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority (Weqaya) has warned that sugar consumption in the Kingdom has reached levels requiring greater attention, particularly through foods and beverages containing added sugars. The authority stressed that

Yellow stains that gradually appear on pillows may look like nothing more than a sign of age or poor cleanliness. In many cases, however, they are the result of completely natural processes

Pickles may seem like an ideal food for people trying to lose weight. They are generally low in calories, contain very little fat, and many varieties are low in carbohydrates, making them

Green coffee has gained widespread popularity as a natural drink and supplement that may help with weight loss and fat burning. However, current scientific evidence does not support the idea that it

Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position in health-focused urban development after the number of Saudi cities accredited under the World Health Organization’s Healthy Cities program reached 21, making the Kingdom the regional

For many people, pressing the snooze button is an almost automatic part of the morning routine. Those extra few minutes can feel appealing, particularly after a short or exhausting night, but repeatedly

Weight loss is not simply about eating less. The quality of the nutrients in a person’s diet can also influence appetite, energy expenditure and the ability to preserve muscle mass while losing

The Asir Dental Conference 2026 celebrated the scientific and professional career of Dr. Mansour Asiri, one of Saudi Arabia’s prominent dental professionals, with the screening of a documentary titled “Thank You for

The internet has transformed the way people look for health information. A search for a symptom can now produce thousands of results within seconds, giving users quick access to medical articles, social

The donation of organs from four brain-dead donors has helped save the lives of 14 patients, including four children, following a series of successful organ retrieval and transplantation procedures carried out by

The Saudi Ministry of Health has launched “Live Well” sessions as part of its public health awareness platform, bringing together healthcare professionals, practitioners, content creators, influencers and health-sector leaders to strengthen collaboration

Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its global position in the field of conjoined twin separation through the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme, which has developed since its establishment in 1990 into one of

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched the “Nader” program under its regulatory framework for rare disease medicines, aiming to support the development and registration of treatments for rare diseases

Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved the registration of Orforglipron (Foundaio), a new oral medication designed to help adults with obesity or overweight conditions lose weight and maintain

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Saudi Arabia’s healthcare reforms, stating that the measures implemented during 2025 significantly improved the efficiency of the Kingdom’s healthcare system and strengthened key public health