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West Nile Cases Are Rising in Europe: What Travelers Should Actually Do

WHO says the risk remains low for most people as cases rise in parts of Europe, but bite prevention and awareness of severe symptoms matter.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

A mosquito in close view during the European summer season

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Menopause Brain Fog Is Real, but It Is Not a Personal Failure

A new WHO discussion brings cognition and mental health into menopause care, where sleep, mood, symptoms and individual medical history all matter.

Jul 31, 2026/2 min read

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Qatar's New Scholarship Program Prepares Students for Life Beyond the Lecture Hall

The Zad Al-Mubta'ath program will combine academic advice with mental health, financial literacy, cultural guidance and digital security.

Jul 30, 2026/2 min read

University students preparing for international study

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Food Allergy Treatment Exists Now. It Is Not a Cure.

Oral immunotherapy raises the dose a patient can tolerate before a reaction starts. That protects against accidents, which is not the same as being able to eat the food.

Jul 29, 2026/3 min read

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Qatar Charity's New Somalia Health Plan Turns Donations Into 48 Projects

A new 2026-2027 plan targets malnutrition, preventable blindness, heart care and essential treatment for nearly 50,000 people in Somalia.

Jul 29, 2026/2 min read

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World Hepatitis Day 2026 Puts Integrated Care at the Center

WHO is urging countries to connect hepatitis, HIV and STI services around the people who use them, replacing fragmented pathways with earlier testing and care.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

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Saudi Healthcare’s Transformation Is Becoming Visible in Everyday Life

Better prevention, faster access and digitally connected care show how Vision 2030 can translate national reform into a healthier daily future.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

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Diabetic Nerve Damage Can Mean Burning Pain or Feeling Nothing at All. It Is the Same Condition

One patient cannot bear a bedsheet touching their feet. Another cannot feel a nail through their shoe. Both have diabetic neuropathy, and the second is in more danger than the first.

Jul 28, 2026/3 min read

Neurological examination tools including a reflex hammer

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The Diabetes Drug That Turned Out to Be a Kidney Drug

SGLT2 inhibitors were developed to lower blood sugar by making you urinate it out. The glucose effect turned out to be the least interesting thing about them, and the kidney trials changed how this complication is treated.

Jul 25, 2026/4 min read

A teaching model of a kidney cut in section

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Mental Health During War: What Helps When the Threat Is Not Over

Fear, disrupted sleep, grief and irritability are common during conflict. Evidence-based support begins with safety and practical care, while recognizing when professional help is urgent.

Jul 25, 2026/3 min read

A family offering one another calm practical support during a period of conflict

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Disabled People Report More Climate Harm, Exposing a Planning Blind Spot

New survey analysis points to greater climate-related health harm among disabled people, strengthening the case for accessible alerts, evacuation and cooling plans.

Jul 24, 2026/2 min read

A wheelchair ramp on a city street in summer heat