Depression and physical activity

What mechanisms Depression is a widespread illness affecting nearly 10% of the population in Western countries. Physical activity has a recognized positive impact. Half of people with depressive disorders receive treatment, and only a third of those who are treated see their symptoms lessen. Mood disorders appear to originate from a brain structure called the […]

Contaminated infant formula: what is cereulide?

Babies suffering from  diarrhea  and  vomiting , worried parents, and manufacturers who, while stating that the link is not confirmed,  are recalling boxes of infant formula  in about ten European countries. The culprit is “cereulide,” a toxic substance produced by certain bacteria that can cause severe vomiting within hours of consumption. Several major food companies—Switzerland’s Nestlé and France’s Danone and Lactalis—have […]

Dubai makes stylish cameo in The Devil Wears Prada sequel

Fashion has officially clocked back in, and yes, it’s wearing Prada. We barely had time to recover from The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer before eagle-eyed fans spotted something else: Handbags from Dubai-based luxury label Dellaluna by Silvia Paulon, carried on screen by none other than Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Styled by Molly Rogers, Hathaway’s Andy Sachs […]

 Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah agencies after review

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended contracts with about 1,800 foreign travel agencies operating in the Umrah sector, giving them 10 days to rectify their status following a periodic performance review, the ministry said. The affected agencies are among roughly 5,800 foreign firms authorised to provide Umrah services. The decision was taken […]

Are antibiotics being prescribed more often than necessary

Dr Rania Alkhani, Pharmacy Manager at International Modern Hospital Dubai 1. From your experience, are antibiotics being prescribed more often than necessary in the UAE or elsewhere? Antibiotics are among the most commonly overused and misused medications, both in the UAE and globally. In the past, it was common for people to take antibiotics for […]

Dubai Hernia Summit to Host the First International Congress for Diastasis Recti: Advancing Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

International experts to bridge the gap between cosmetic perception and clinical reality at a landmark Dubai event Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Feb 1st , 2026 Dubai today hosted the First International Congress for Diastasis Recti: Advancing Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, organised as part of the Dubai Hernia Summit, in collaboration with American Hospital Dubai. The […]

AI as new electricity ?

Artificial intelligence has moved decisively beyond pilots and proofs of concept, with governments now deploying it at scale as a core public service tool, senior leaders from Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42 said at the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai. Speaking on the theme “Empowering Governments, Enriching Societies: Can AI lead?”, Scott Guthrie, […]

Gordon Ramsay Jokes the Real Reason He Was Crying

Gordon Ramsay is joking about the real reason he was “very emotional” at his daughter Holly Ramsay‘s wedding. Holly, 26, married Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty in Bath, England, on Dec. 27, with guests including David Beckham and Victoria Beckham in attendance. Gordon, 59, reflected on the special day during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Jan. 29. He admitted to being a teary-eyed father of […]

 Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes Makes Her Debut

There’s a new Barbie on the block! A new Barbie doll‚ who has type 1 diabetes and wears a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump, is available from Mattel, part of the toymaker’s inclusive Fashionistas line. In designing the new Barbie, which retails for $10.99, Mattel partnered with leading diabetes organization Breakthrough T1D to ensure that the medical devices were accurate — but, […]

Netflix to Livestream BTS Comeback Concert

Streaming giant Netflix said Tuesday it will livestream BTS’s comeback concert to around 190 countries in what could be the largest live K-pop event to date as the megastars return from military service. The global stars and South Korea’s biggest music act have been on a hiatus since 2022 while members completed mandatory military service. […]