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How grandparents’ brains may benefit from looking after children

Caring for grandchildren boosts older adults’ brain health, especially protecting grandmothers from memory and eloquence decline over time.

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Global health experts outline main challenges at Davos 2026

Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways.

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The Victorian-era skin disease that’s causing the UK to itch

A lack of understanding about what scabies is and how it’s treated could be behind the United Kingdom’s sudden spike in cases, experts say.

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Underfunding women's health costs 75 million years of life

Collectively, women lose approximately 75 million years of healthy life each year – equivalent to a week of health lost per woman annually, according to a new report.

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Could a shingles vaccine help you live longer?

Besides protecting against the disease, the shingles vaccine could also be linked to slower biological ageing, a new study has found.

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The United States leaves WHO after one-year withdrawal process

22 January 2026 was the United States’ final day as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) after a year of polemic health policy decisions.

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Global dairy firms recall baby formula over toxic contamination fears

Nestlé, Danone, and Lactalis were forced to recall infant formula batches worldwide amid concerns of toxic cereulide contamination.

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Vaccine for aggressive skin cancer shows promising results in trials

A personalised mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows lasting benefits for patients with high-risk skin cancer.

Qatar in Motion

Redefining wealth by investing in wellness

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila Humairah takes a breather - literally. At Zulal Wellness Resort, she discovers how ancient healing meets modern science to help people slow down in a country built on momentum. How Qatar is leading a “rest revolution” and finding balance in motion?

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Could green inhalers cut health care’s climate footprint?

As climate change worsens respiratory diseases, doctors and drugmakers are exploring earlier diagnosis and low-carbon inhalers to cut emissions from care and protect patients.

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Back pain may steal men’s sleep later in life, new study finds

Chronic back pain in men over 65 can lead to sleep problems later in life, new study finds.

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'Candida auris' fungus identified for the first time in Portugal

A team of researchers detected eight cases of "Candida auris" infection in Portugal in 2023. The fungus is present in around 60 countries.

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These small lifestyle changes could help you live longer, reports find

An extra five minutes of exercise and sleep, and half an hour less of sitting could significantly improve people’s lifespan and reduce mortality, according to two new studies.

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EU cracks down on forever chemicals in drinking water. Will it work?

Experts warn that the EU's new rules on 'forever chemicals' do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking 'poison'.

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Flu season: How is the infection spreading across the EU?

While most EU countries continue to face a rise in flu cases, a higher share of citizens are getting vaccinated.

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More microplastics found in rural woodland than major city. Here’s why

Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates.

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Experts propose guidelines for a ‘safer’ amount of cannabis use

Researchers in the United Kingdom have proposed new limits for ‘safer’ cannabis use amid growing use and availability in the market.

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Experts identify the main health challenges for 2026

Shifting global health leadership, AI, and climate change are set to shape the health agenda this year, amid funding cuts and workforce shortages.

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Studies link higher food preservative intake to cancer, diabetes risk

Large French cohort studies suggest that people who consume higher amounts of certain food preservatives have higher risks of type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

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DIY finger-prick test can spot early signs of Alzheimer’s, study finds

A simple, at-home fingertip blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, according to a new Europe-wide study.