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Zawya
12-06-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Oman: Rising temperatures prompt health ministry to warn against heat stress
Muscat – With the mercury climbing across the sultanate, the Ministry of Health has issued a renewed call for public caution, highlighting the risks associated with heat stress. As part of its nationwide 'Safe Summer' awareness campaign, the ministry is encouraging residents to stay informed and take early action to protect themselves during the sweltering summer months. The awareness campaign aims to educate the public on staying healthy and safe during extreme heat conditions. According to the advisory, early signs of heat stress may include profuse sweating, fatigue, intense thirst, and mild headaches. Other symptoms to watch for are nausea, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle cramps, a rapid heartbeat, and noticeable changes in skin condition, such as redness or warmth. In some cases, individuals may develop cool or moist skin with slight paleness. An elevated body temperature, typically ranging between 38 and 39.5 degrees Celsius, is also a key indicator. The ministry has urged the public to seek shade, stay well hydrated, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
South China Morning Post
31-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Drinking too much alcohol? 4 ways to have less, from smaller glasses to saying ‘Enough'
Drinking alcohol does not do your body any good – and it can become addictive. Advertisement Though we have heard the warning a thousand times, we often disregard it when there is something to celebrate or we meet up with friends – situations when, for many people, beer, wine or spirits simply seem to belong. Does the occasional hangover come with the territory? A particularly bad one could prompt you to critically examine your alcohol consumption – and perhaps try to cut down To drink less, it can help to drink differently. An awareness campaign by Germany's health ministry is suggesting four methods. 1. Start with less A good way to start is to always order the smallest quantity of an alcoholic drink in a restaurant or bar – a 0.33 litre glass of beer instead of a 0.5 litre one, or a half-pint instead of a pint, for example.
