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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How Climate Change is Impacting Global Health

Maya Ezzeddine

Heatwaves, shifting disease patterns and poorer air quality are already changing public health priorities worldwide.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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