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Health
Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study
As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer,...
Brown, red, black, riceberry – what are these white rice alternatives, and are they actually healthier?
Throughout history, rice has remained an important food staple. It supports the...
Dengue: why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
Something unusual seems to be happening with dengue, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne...
Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t harm your health in the long term
Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food — some love the burn, while others...
Centenarian blood tests give hints of the secrets to longevity
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the...
Loud sounds at movies and concerts can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to protect your ears
Ever go to the movies or a rock concert and been blasted by the sound? You may not...
MOPH, HMC, and PHCC launch website on public health system transformation.
The website is part of a broader awareness campaign titled 'With you, for you,'...
Qatar Joins in Commemorating the Fifth Anniversary of the UN Tobacco-Free Financing Pledge Event
The State of Qatar, represented by HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohammed...
MOPH and WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Ageing and Dementia Co-Host Workshop to Expedite Global Action Plan for Dementia Execution
The primary focus of these workshops has been to address the challenges associated...
Qatar Engages in WHO's Standing Committee on Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
On the 13th and 14th of September, the State of Qatar actively participated in the...
Future diets will be short of micronutrients like iron — it’s time to consider how we feed people
Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutrient deficiency around the...
How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19? 4 questions answered
The latest variant, or sublineage, of SARS-CoV-2 to emerge on the scene, BA.2.86,...
Traditional medicine provides health care to many around the globe – the WHO is trying to make it safer and more standardized
For approximately 80% of the world’s population, the first stop after catching a...
Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally....
3,200 deaths a year: 1 of many reasons air pollution in Australia demands urgent national action
Australia is holding its collective breath ahead of a bushfire season that may bring...
Qatar's Minister of Public Health Meets Director General of the Gulf Health Council
Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, met today...