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” solutions.
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, in some cases, gender.
AIDS Deaths Soar in the Arab Region
Deaths from AIDS are declining globally, but they are increasing in the Middle East and North Africa.
An Influential Arab Scholar Focuses on the Health of Mothers and Newborns
For the third year in a row, Yusuf Al-Qaoud leads two key listings of the most cited researchers in Jordan.
Researcher in Qatar Hunts for New Antibiotics
Arab scientist pushing to find new disease-fighting drugs, and new ways of developing them.
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 it.
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.
Study To Map Mental-Health Needs of Lebanese Youth
Researchers will conduct a nationwide survey as a first step toward increasing access to care.
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 to find.
For Doctors in Training, a Course on Phoenician
A medical school in Beirut offers an elective that explores the ancient language’s connection to modern Lebanon.
