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.
The Beiruter
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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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