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A study found that patients who drank more than four cups of coffee a day were 17 per cent less likely to develop head and neck cancers. AFP

Cancer study hints at lower risk for tea and coffee drinkers

Scientists find 'potentially protective effect' for patients with throat and mouth cancer

CommentWhether in Gaza, Sudan or Yemen, health care can't be left out in the cold

Hopes high new malaria vaccine will 'significantly reduce' deaths

Dubai authorities urge residents to report inflated health insurance policy prices

US health insurers accused of using AI to deny claims in bulk

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Deep, saturated palettes, featuring colours such as terracotta, are in. Photo: Feathr

Top interior trends for 2025: Bold colours and wellness corners

Kelly Hoppen is a South African-born British interior designer, author and former 'dragon' on the BBC's Dragons' Den. Photo: Venni

One Last Thing: Quickfire with interior design star Kelly Hoppen

Rome's Jubilee Year, which begins on Christmas Eve, is expected to draw millions of visitors to the Eternal City. AP

Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens and Ajman unveils new tourist attractions

Fabio Lima, left, scored four goals in the UAE's 5-0 World Cup qualifier win over Qatar last month but failed to find the target in their Arabian Cup clash against the same opponents. AFP

Lima says UAE must raise game in Arabian Gulf Cup clash with Kuwait

South Indian star Prabhas in the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. Photo: Vyjayanthi Movies

How South Indian films dominated the box office in 2024

Expo City Dubai is hosting a New Year's Eve party with a spectacular fireworks show. Photo: Expo City Dubai

Dubai hotels set for New Year's Eve boom as revellers make party plans early

Where Gesture Meets Story – Recent Art From the Yes Collection will be on show in the DIFC until February. Photo: The Arts Club

Why Charles Al Sidaoui wants to share his art collection with the world

Weapons collected as part of the continuing Syrian disarmament process, in Hama. Lizzie Porter / The National

Inside a Syrian 'reconciliation centre' handling soldiers of fallen Assad regime

Headlines

Cancer-causing gut bacteria could be attacked using vaccines or probiotic drugs, scientists say. PA

E. coli vaccines could cut risk of cancer

Eradication of cancer-causing bacteria in human gut could lead to 'huge public benefits', scientists say

British MPs vote in support of assisted dying

It is hoped injections may prove a far more effective treatment for chronic respiratory issues, rather than inhaler use, in future. Photo: Getty Images

Breakthrough asthma drug could be held up by high costs

First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years could be 'game-changing'

Atlanta United defender Noah Cobb leaps above Inter Miami's David Martinez to head the ball clear. Reuters

Heading a football really can cause brain damage

British MPs faced with emotional decision on assisted dying

What would RFK as health secretary mean for US pandemic plans?

Sitting down on the job increases risk of early death

Weight-loss drug offers health benefits and fewer side effects in trials

Buying Health

An optometrist examines a patient at the Moorfields eye hospital in Abu Dhabi. Cash-rich investment funds in the GCC are looking to life sciences, pharmaceutical and healthcare assets in the UK, the US and Europe. Pawan Singh / The National

Arab Health 2024 to showcase UK investment potential for Gulf boom

Dubai event to see UK healthcare and medical tech companies seek greater partnerships in the GCC

Private medical insurance inquiries soar as NHS waits grow

Patients face 'dire situation' as many opt for private health care

'Great resignation' of women raises pressure on global health sector

GoFundMe health care: Americans look to strangers to help pay bills

Early-stage lung cancer screenings can lift stigma

A last hope? More Americans travelling to Mexico for cancer treatment

Medical research

Researchers looked at data from three studies on the safety and effectiveness of atogepant over the first 12 weeks. PA/file

Migraine drug offers pain relief from first day

Most treatments can take weeks or months for best dosage to be calculated

CommentAll work and no play can deplete the ego

Weekend EssayWhat happens to our bodies when antibiotics don't work?

Weight-loss drug offers health benefits and fewer side effects in trials

Will we ever see an end to animal testing?

Mubadala’s Kelix bio acquires GHH’s pharma assets

Nobel Prize for medicine awarded for 'worm' gene breakthrough

Medicine

Researchers looked at data from three studies on the safety and effectiveness of atogepant over the first 12 weeks. PA/file

Migraine drug offers pain relief from first day

Most treatments can take weeks or months for best dosage to be calculated

'In-law is not a political position', says Asma Al Assad's sanctioned father

Weight-loss drug offers health benefits and fewer side effects in trials

Will we ever see an end to animal testing?

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