January 2026

ME Explained

Do eggs cause cancer? Separating fact from fear

Recently, Indian egg brand Eggoz faced public accusations over the alleged presence of banned chemical residues in poultry feed, triggering widespread concern about egg safety and long-term health risks, including cancer.

Innovation and Tech

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health

OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience within ChatGPT that brings personal health information together with artificial intelligence to help users better understand and navigate their health and wellness. The new offering is designed to make health conversations more informed,..

Public Health

WHO Urges Countries to Raise Taxes on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol to Tackle Rising Global Health Risks

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly affordable in many parts of the world due to persistently low tax rates, a trend that the World Health Organization (WHO) warns is contributing to rising rates of obesity,..

Opinion

Medical Tourism in 2026: Trends Shaping Global Healthcare Travel

Medical tourism in 2026 bears little resemblance to the early waves of cross-border healthcare travel that emerged two decades ago. What began primarily as a cost-saving alternative for elective procedures has evolved into a complex global ecosystem shaped by digital health,..

Women and Child Health

Emirates Drug Establishment Recalls Select Nestlé Infant Formula Batches Across UAE Over Safety Concerns

The Emirates Drug Establishment has initiated a precautionary recall of select Nestlé infant formula batches across the UAE due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination, reinforcing its commitment to public health and consumer safety.

Video

KLAS Leadership Insight | Healthcare Transformation in Saudi Arabia

Muhieddine Makkouk, VP & GM of Danaher Corporation Saudi Arabia, shares how Danaher scaled from 0 to 280 employees, empowered Saudi talent, and is advancing diagnostics, digital pathology, and AI to improve population health aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

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