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Olympics 2025: The Athletes to Watch
Tarek Nassar
From sprint lanes to the climbing wall, these are the competitors our sports desk expects to make headlines this season.

Election 2025: Key Issues Shaping the Campaign Trail
Maya Ezzeddine
Housing costs, health care and the economy top voters' concerns. Here is how the candidates are answering them.

Exploring the Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Well-being
Bushra Ramadan
Researchers are mapping how the bacteria in our gut talk to the brain, and what that could mean for mood and anxiety.

The Mental Health Benefits Backed by Science
Bushra Ramadan
Exercise, sleep, time outdoors and social contact: the everyday habits with the strongest evidence for a healthier mind.

How Climate Change is Impacting Global Health
Maya Ezzeddine
Heatwaves, shifting disease patterns and poorer air quality are already changing public health priorities worldwide.

Breaking Down the Latest Nutritional Guidelines
Bushra Ramadan
What changed in the new dietary guidelines, what stayed the same and what it means for your weekly shop.

The Role of Sleep in Immune System Support
Bushra Ramadan
Why a good night's rest helps your body fight infection, and simple ways to protect your sleep during busy weeks.

Understanding the Human Brain: New Insights from Neuroscience
Tarek Nassar
New imaging tools are revealing how memories form, how the brain rewires itself and why rest matters for learning.

Exploring the Impact of AI on Creative Industries
Tarek Nassar
Designers, musicians and writers are adopting AI tools, but questions about credit, copyright and jobs remain open.