WCM-Q research probes mechanisms of premature aging of fat cells in obesity

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained new insight into the molecular mechanisms by which obesity leads to premature aging of fat cells, and then to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance and – eventually - type-2 diabetes.

WCM-Q research probes mechanisms of premature aging of fat cells in obesity

HIA achieves ISO certification for its information security management system

Hamad International Airport (HIA), managed by MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Management and Operation, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, following an extensive assessment of the Airport’s Information Security Management System ...

HIA achieves ISO certification for its information security management system

Four Palestinians injured in clashes in Jerusalem

Four Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli police in annexed east Jerusalem, the Palestinian Red Crescent said Monday, after officers cordoned off a popular gathering spot for Ramadan crowds.

Four Palestinians injured in clashes in Jerusalem

Greek ship quarantined after Covid death, infections

A Greek cargo ship sailing from Egypt has been quarantined in Crete after a sailor was found dead and 10 others tested positive for coronavirus, the coastguard said Monday.

Greek ship quarantined after Covid death, infections

Temperatures to go up from Tuesday

The Department of Meteorology on Monday said a gradual increase in temperature is expected from Tuesday in Qatar.

Temperatures to go up from Tuesday

US hits vaccine milestone as NZealand, Australia open travel bubble

The hard-hit United States has passed a hopeful milestone as half its adults have had at least one Covid vaccine dose and from Monday all its over 18s will be eligible to get their shot.

US hits vaccine milestone as NZealand, Australia open travel bubble

Five critically injured in drive-by shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana

Five people were hospitalized after being shot and critically injured in a drive-by shooting at a liquor store in Shreveport, Louisiana, CBS-affiliated television station KSLA reported late Sunday.

Five critically injured in drive-by shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana

HMC gives dental health tips

* HMC also explains how to cope with bad breath during Ramadan

HMC gives dental health tips

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