Share your thoughts with a message. In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Gulf News takes on one of the most overlooked yet essential aspects of women’s health — feminine intimate hygiene. Produced in collaboration with Femfresh, the episode features Dr Fadia Alkhalil, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, in a candid conversation with host Sophiya Anjam, aimed at breaking taboos, dispelling myths, and empowering women with accurate, stigma-free information about...

Share your thoughts with a message. In this episode of Tell Me Why, host Maria Botros sits down with Dr. Rami Albahri, a prosthodontist dedicated to restoring more than just teeth, he’s restoring function, confidence, and quality of life. Together, they explore the often-less familiar field of prosthodontics, breaking down its importance in comprehensive dental care and why this specialty is essential in both aesthetic and functional treatment planning. Prosthodontists are in char...

Share your thoughts with a message. Dr. Nadine Tarcha, Pfizer’s Gulf Medical Director, joins Maria Botros on this week’s podcast episode to discuss the importance of vaccines and how Pfizer works with health authorities to implement immunization strategies. Till date, vaccines are the strongest tool to protect people from certain diseases Immunization strategies are science-based, data driven, timely, and inclusive of the whole population Maternal immunization is also a key ar...

Share your thoughts with a message. This week's Tell Me Why episode features Dr. Zakwan Khrait, Medical Director of IVF International Fertility Center, who joins podcast host Maria Botros to discuss IVF and debunk the myths and fear-mongering surrounding this fertility solution. We are very confident to say that the success rate of IVF is not less than 70%, while we used to say 30% or 25% in the pastIVF is not a surgery, it’s a journey and I advise women who’ve been told they need to opt for ...

Share your thoughts with a message. Dr. Maryam Darwish, MD, Hematology, Oncology Center, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, joins podcast host Maria Botros on this week’s Tell Me Why episode to explain what Thalassemia is and the effect it has on the human body. There are two types of thalassemia: alpha and beta. The classification depends on whether the genetic defect affects the alpha-globin or beta-globin chain of hemoglobinIf I have a problem with the red blood cell, which is responsible ...

Share your thoughts with a message. Shez Partovi, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Philips, joins Maria Botros in this week's episode of the Tell Me Why podcast to discuss how Philips is helping with overcoming the barrier of time in the pursuit of better health. Time is a critical barrier because we live in a world where the patient population is aging, the number of chronic diseases is increasing and the burden on health systems is increasing There’s also an incredible imbala...

Share your thoughts with a message.In this week's Tell Me Why episode, Dr. Feroza Dawood, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, explains to podcast host Maria Botros the dangers of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the benefits of a recently launched vaccine for pregnant women.The virus tends to attack mainly in the northern hemisphere between the months of September and March RSV is a virus that primarily affects the upper and lower respiratory tract, and it's a very contagious virus ...

Share your thoughts with a message.In part 2 of the Tell Me Why episode, Dr. Ahmed Shatila, Neurology Consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), explained that supporting individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities is crucial for their seamless integration into society.My wife and her family were very supportive and treated me like any other family member I’m not the voice of multiple sclerosis, I’m just an advocate for what people need to get better I was so happy ...

Share your thoughts with a message.Dr. Ahmed Shatila, Neurology Consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), told Maria Botros how he helps multiple sclerosis patients based on his own experience with the disease on this week's Tell Me Why episode.Young productive women, or most autoimmune disorders, tend to affect women more than menIn multiple sclerosis, there's around 2.9 million people worldwide affected by MS, 66% are womenMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, which means that...

Share your thoughts with a message.Natassia Dsouza, Emotional Eating Coach, joins Maria Botros on this week’s Tell Me Why podcast to debunk commonly believed health myths and explore the dangers of emotional eating.Food is an addiction that is often downplayed 67% of women struggle with emotional eating, more than men, based on a study done in corporate environments My biggest problem with diets is that it tells people what to do rather than meeting them where they are

Share your thoughts with a message.On this week’s episode of Tell Me Why, Zieda Sharipova, Creative Director of Zieda Clinic, explains to host Maria Botros why investing in your appearance is about enhancing, not changing, the way you look.The aesthetics field is not just about appearance, it has to do with hygiene as wellThe clinic has 3 departments at the moment, dermatology, slimming and dental servicesThe aesthetic and cosmetic fields are about giving you confidence and developing your se...

Share your thoughts with a message.This week's Tell Me Why podcast episode features Hardy Singh, a home-grown artist and founder of Pure Bhangra, who joins Maria Botros to discuss the health benefits of Bhangra dancing.We ran a program called 'Bhangra Fitness' for people who want to do cardio but don't want to run on the treadmillWe guarantee that you will lose between 500-800 calories per 45-minute sessionA lot of our members come for their mental health, to be happy and stress-free

Share your thoughts with a message.Johnson M. George, General Manager of the Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) Free Trade Zone, explains to podcast host Maria Botros the benefits of setting up a company in the UAQ Free Trade Zone on this week’s episode of Tell Me Why.Our first location, which is near the port, gives business owners the opportunity to use the port for their operations We allow up to 50 shareholders in a company We provide in-house business advisors that assist entrepreneurs with s...

Share your thoughts with a message.In part 2 of our Tell Me Why podcast episode, Brendon Hansford, founder of IMD Breathwork, explains to Maria Botros how active breathing can improve people’s overall health and reduce stress. When you breath in, you activate your sympathetic nervous system, and when you breath out you activate your parasympathetic Sympathetic nervous system is fight, flight and freeze, while parasympathetic is rest and digest Breathwork improves your sleep, im...

Share your thoughts with a message.Brendon Hansford, founder of IMD Breathwork, joins Maria Botros on this week's Tell Me Why podcast to discuss the importance of breath-work and its often-overlooked healing benefits.The way we breathe is determined by how stressed we are, how much anxiety we have and how happy we are, says BrendonSlowing down or speeding up our breath depends on what we want to achieve with the breathing exercise A good test is to mindfully focus and count how many brea...

Share your thoughts with a message.In part 2 of our Tell Me Why podcast episode, ophthalmologist Dr. Sandip Mitra explains to Maria Botros the differences between laser eye treatments and LASIK, and when each procedure is most appropriate.Laser and LASIK are actually different generations of laser correction, laser came first and LASIK is an advancement for it Patients have to go through various investigations and meet certain requirements to qualify for laser treatment, it’s not for eve...

Share your thoughts with a message.Ophthalmologist Dr. Sandip Mitra joins Maria Botros on this week's Tell Me Why podcast episode to discuss the importance of blinking and proper eye care in preventing blindness.A study by the DHA in 2023 showed that 60-70% of people in Dubai should be wearing glasses Uncorrected error of refraction is the most common cause of blindness If you don’t have tears in your eyes, you won’t see very clearly which is why several people suffer from dry eyes&...

Share your thoughts with a message.Unlocking New Horizons: The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme.The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme offers investors and individuals the opportunity to obtain alternative citizenshipApplicants can access numerous advantages that extend far beyond the initial investmentParticipants enjoy favourable business and tax conditions with enhanced global mobility

Share your thoughts with a message.Join Dr. Taghreed Almahmeed, Consultant General Surgeon at Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai, as she speaks with Maria Botros on this week’s Tell Me Why podcast about the importance of regular breast cancer screenings and recognizing the visible symptoms of the disease.Every 1 in 100 men can develop breast cancer, and it’s more aggressive with men If there is a change in the shape of the breast, a lump in the armpit or even the collar bone, they should definit...

Share your thoughts with a message.Maria Botros and Marisa Peer, an award-winning therapist and bestselling author, emphasize that managing negative thoughts is crucial, since the emotions we feel are fundamentally shaped by the thoughts we hold in our minds.Often times in certain situations, emotions defeat logic even if you’re completely safe It’s our job to fill our minds with better words and better thoughts to have a better life If you want to be the CEO of your mind, it only w...