Health news Are you a night owl? New study links late nights to heart disease Regularly sleeping late may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. 30/01/2026
Health news Google’s new AI tool decodes DNA mutations. Here’s how it works A new AI model by Google DeepMind can decipher DNA and predict mutations, opening new doors for disease research. 29/01/2026
The Road To Green Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”? In partnership with The European Commission High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time. 28/01/2026
The Road To Green Inside the challenging rush towards PFAS-free alternatives In partnership with The European Commission With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain. 28/01/2026
Markets Danone, Nestlé shares continue to slide after baby formula warnings The companies have warned parents to stop using specific batches of formula over concerns they contain the toxin cereulide. 28/01/2026
Health news Scientists achieve pancreatic tumour regression in breakthrough study A new study by researchers in Spain found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice 28/01/2026
Health news Nipah virus: What is it and why are countries on alert? Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert. 28/01/2026
Health news Falling vaccination rates drive measles resurgence across Europe Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024. 27/01/2026
Health news 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. 26/01/2026
Health news 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. 26/01/2026
Health news 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. 26/01/2026
Health news 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. 25/01/2026
Health news 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. 23/01/2026
Health news 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. 23/01/2026
Health news 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. 22/01/2026
Health news 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. 21/01/2026
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? 21/01/2026
Health news 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. 20/01/2026
Health news 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. 18/01/2026
Health news '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. 15/01/2026