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Breast cancer - Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) - Cancer genetics - Lebanon cancer crisis - Cancer treatment - Cancer breakthroughs 2026 - Cancer diagnosisBreast cancer detection enters a new era
From ancient Egyptian medical records to mammography and emerging breath-analysis research in Lebanon, the history of breast cancer detection reflects a continuing pursuit of earlier, less invasive and more accessible diagnosis.
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Childhood obesity - Lifestyle and obesity - Healthcare - Children’s sleep schedule - Child developmentLebanon’s alarming rise in childhood obesity
Obesity is becoming an increasingly serious public health concern worldwide, and Lebanon is no exception. With rates climbing among adults and younger generations, changing lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits, and physical inactivity are raising concerns about the country's long-term health.By The Beiruter -
Lebanese runner - Women in sports Lebanon - Lebanese athletes - Lebanese women athletes - Lebanon sports - Sports cultureThe fastest woman in Lebanese history
From a childhood in Liberia to breaking Lebanese sprinting records and becoming a voice against racism, Aziza Sbaity’s journey reflects the power of perseverance, ambition and finding belonging through sport.
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Happiness - Personal growth - Aging - Mental Well-being - Life choicesWhat will your 80-year-old self think of you?
What if the life you're working so hard to build is making you miss the one you're living? From chasing success to worrying about the future, discover how today's choices, habits and relationships shape the life you'll look back on one day.By Yara Saliba -
South Lebanon border villages - South Lebanon villages - Lebanese villages - Village life - Sidon heritageSidon, the ancient harbor that outlived its empires
Sidon, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, has endured millennia of conquest and conflict while preserving its rich Phoenician heritage, historic port, and enduring role in Lebanon’s coastal life.
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OpenAI - Suicide in Lebanon - AI Laws - Mathias Habib - OpenAI lawsuit - ChatGPT safetyA legal first. The wrongful death of Mathias Habib
The family of 15-year-old Mathias Habib has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, stating that ChatGPT contributed to his death and calling for stronger safeguards to protect minors from AI chatbots.
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GLP-1 medications - Obesity treatment - Medicare coverage - Medicaid coverage - Prescription drug affordabilityAmerica has an Ozempic problem, and it isn’t the drug
Despite strong clinical evidence for GLP-1 medications, gaps in Medicare and Medicaid coverage continue to limit access to obesity treatment in the United States.By Yug Patel -
Christmas festival - Christmas tree - Guinness World Record - Caroline Chaptini - Guinness World RecordsThe Guinness Woman’s next challenge
Caroline Chaptini embarks on her biggest Guinness World Record challenge yet, turning one million plastic plates into a 27-metre Christmas tree in Yahchouch.
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Art and war history - Contemporary art - Political Art - Lebanese artist - Lebanese artists - Lebanese artLebanon’s artistic awakening in the early 20th century
In the early 20th century, Lebanese painting moved beyond religious commissions as pioneering artists established professional studios, trained a new generation and laid the foundations of a modern art scene.
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Kaak bread - Lebanese pastry chef - Baking traditions - Lebanese villages - Apple seasonGiving Lebanon’s apples a second life
Lebanese women are transforming locally grown apples into homemade delicacies, creating livelihoods, supporting farmers and preserving the agricultural heritage of their mountain villages.By Jenna Geagea -
Travel trends - Global travel - Childhood memories - Lebanese collectors - Collections - CollectorsThe collectors who turn souvenirs into memories
Lebanese collectors share how snow globes, fridge magnets and mugs become keepsakes that preserve travel memories, personal encounters and stories from around the world.By The Beiruter -
Food Safety in Lebanon - Lebanese Restaurants - Restaurant Hygiene - Food Safety Standards - Foodborne IllnessAuditing food businesses in Lebanon
A restaurant’s atmosphere may win us over, but what about its kitchen? As dining out remains part of Lebanese social life, questions about hygiene, food handling and safety standards deserve closer attention.
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El Niño - ENSO - Pacific Ocean temperatures - NOAA - Japan Meteorological AgencyRecord El Nino? Depends who's counting
Why do weather agencies disagree on whether this year’s El Niño is unprecedented? The answer lies in the different regions, temperature baselines and measurement methods they use.By The Beiruter -
Beirut archives - Ghassan Salameh culture strategy - Beirut culture - Lebanon archives - Digital archive - Lebanese culture - Ministry of CultureLebanon opens a global archive of intimate history
Lebanon launches the Global Archive of Lebanese Identity, inviting people at home and abroad to preserve the country’s collective memory through personal photographs, documents and recordings while retaining control over their contributions.By Jenna Geagea -
Lebanese runner - Run Club Beirut - Beirut running community - Community solidarity - Sports events - Lebanon sportsRun Club Beirut… a lesson in connection
Run Club Beirut and the Sabah el Kheir podcast brought people together for a community run highlighting how shared movement fosters social connection, supports mental health and creates a sense of belonging.
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University students - Student exchange programs - Lebanese universities - Lebanese American University (LAU) - Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) - Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU)How Lebanese universities are connecting students to the world
Through scholarships and international partnerships, Lebanese universities are opening doors for students to study abroad, discover new cultures and gain independence. Explore how exchange programmes are creating opportunities for young Lebanese to broaden their horizons and shape their futures.
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Climate change - Drought-resistant cocoa - Cocoa farming - Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU) - Climate-resilient cropsWorld's top cocoa producer aims for a climate-tough bean
Ivorian scientists are developing drought-tolerant cocoa varieties to help farmers protect their crops as climate change brings hotter, drier and less predictable conditions.By The Beiruter