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These dry shampoo products are being recalled globally for cancer-causing chemicals

Due to benzene contamination, famous aerosol dry shampoo brands like Dove and Suave have been recalled by Unilever in Canada and the United States. Some Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and…

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Qatar relaxes Covid-19 restrictions to ease travel ahead of World Cup

The cabinet has amended several Covid-19 restrictions less than a month from the World Cup kick-off. Here’s everything you need to know. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has further relaxed…

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Long Covid symptoms can last for 18 months, report finds

Long Covid-19 is a new condition that is still being studied, and its most common symptoms include loss of smell, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The majority of those suffering…

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How can we prevent the next pandemic? Experts take on big questions at WISH summit

Instead of focusing on treating the disease, how can we prevent it? Experts say the health system needs to change to avoid future pandemics. This year’s World Innovation Summit for…

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Moderna sues Pfizer for ‘copying’ vaccine technology

The case could take years to resolve. Moderna is suing its rival Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for allegedly copying its mRNA technology that the company said it developed…

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Qatar sets health insurance fee for incoming visitors

Visitors to Qatar can now obtain a QAR50 riyal per month entry visa health insurance. Authorities in Qatar have set a health insurance fee for tourists entering Qatar by visa,…

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HMC’s blood donation truck is going around Qatar: Here’s where you can find it

Three mobile blood donation units are set to appear around Doha to encourage individuals to donate blood. Looking to donate blood? Hamad Medical Corporation’s Mobile Blood Donor Units are driving…

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Cure to cancer sought in Covid-19 vaccine technology

Covid-19 vaccine technology could be used to stimulate the immune system to recognise and attack pancreatic cancer cells. In 2008, the German business BioNTech was established by professors Ugur Sahin…

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Health & Wellbeing

Everything you need to know about menopause

Menopause occurs when a woman has not experienced menstruation in 12 consecutive months. This usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55 years but can develop earlier or later,…

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