Show Notes
Doctors here in the UAE say they see a noticeable rise in cases during the hottest months, with dehydration the major culprit. So who is most vulnerable, what should we be looking out for, and how quickly can a stone actually form? New research suggests half of Gen Z say the cost of going out and meeting new people is getting in the way of their financial goals, while another study found 51 percent are spending absolutely nothing on dates. Meet the community helping People of Determination develop more skills, confidence, independence and connection through arts. And more summer camps for you, at the museum, and one with pets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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