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An Arab Researcher Seeks Solutions to Urban Pollution
Even simple strategies, like getting older cars off the streets, could save lives, says a scientist who looks for “realistic”…
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Patterns of Disease Are Changing in the Arab World
Non-communicable diseases associated with lifestyle and environment are on the rise, but disease patterns vary greatly by income levels and,…
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AIDS Deaths Soar in the Arab Region
Deaths from AIDS are declining globally, but they are increasing in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Researcher in Qatar Hunts for New Antibiotics
Arab scientist pushing to find new disease-fighting drugs, and new ways of developing them.
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For Many Somali Girls, Education Ends With a Brutal Ritual
Female genital mutilation is widely practiced in the nation. The government and local and international organizations are working to stop…
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Mental-Health Care on Arab Campuses is Increasing—Slowly
Some universities in the Middle East have added services based on Western models. Others offer no services at all.
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Study To Map Mental-Health Needs of Lebanese Youth
Researchers will conduct a nationwide survey as a first step toward increasing access to care.
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Anxiety and Depression Often Shadow Arab Youth
Mental health is a significant problem across the Middle East, experts say, but treatment and support often are not easy…
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Egyptian Researchers Hope to Use Nanotechnology to Treat Diabetes
A team from several research institutions is using the technology to make a well-known herbal extract more effective.
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