Chatbots are moving into one of the most delicate areas of mental-health care: eating-disorder treatment. Therapists say patients are increasingly uploading photos, asking for weight-loss plans, muscle-building routines and meal advice, then arriving in therapy with a competing voice in hand. The issue is not simply that the advice is wrong. It is that it can sound persuasive enough to disrupt treatment.

What may be harmless guidance for a general fitness user can be dangerous for someone with an eating disorder. Advice on cutting calories, reducing fat or increasing exercise may reinforce the very patterns therapy is trying to undo. Clinicians say they are increasingly forced to pause deeper treatment work in order to correct chatbot guidance that is detached from diagnosis, trauma history and nutritional risk.

AI companies say they are refining their models to detect signs of disordered eating and to steer users toward professional help. Some referrals appear to be improving. But therapists say the core problem remains: a model still struggles to distinguish between an ordinary nutrition question and a clinically dangerous request from a vulnerable patient.

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• Therapy room: Some patients now use ChatGPT during sessions to question or fact-check what a therapist has just said.
• Clinical risk: Eating disorders carry one of the highest mortality rates among psychiatric illnesses, making generalized health advice especially sensitive.
• Type of advice: Chatbots may suggest severe calorie restriction, cutting fats and carbohydrates, or excessive workout schedules.
• Company response: OpenAI, Anthropic and Google say they have strengthened safeguards, detection systems and referrals to professionals.
• Mixed effect: AI may harm some users, but it is also sending more people toward human-staffed helplines and professional support.

Between the lines

This is not only a story about bad nutrition advice. It is about a new authority entering the therapy room. The more confident, personalized and always available the chatbot seems, the easier it becomes for it to weaken the therapeutic relationship, even when its advice is not entirely false.

What’s next

The next test is whether AI companies can build more precise safeguards around eating disorders, ones that do more than offer generic referrals and instead block guidance that could reinforce harmful behavior before it causes real damage.

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The Washington Post reported, citing a study in JAMA Network Open, that diet may still matter for brain health even after early biological signs of dementia risk appear.

The study followed nearly 1,900 adults aged 60 and older in Sweden for 15 years. During that period, 240 participants developed dementia.

Researchers compared blood markers linked to Alzheimer’s and nerve-cell injury with the quality of participants’ diets.

The findings were sharp:

• A lower-inflammation diet was linked to reduced dementia risk among people with elevated risk markers.
• Participants with high p-tau217, a blood protein associated with Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, had a 29% lower dementia risk if they followed a less inflammatory diet.
• Similar patterns appeared in people with markers tied to brain inflammation and nerve-cell injury.
• Mediterranean-style and broadly healthy diets were also linked to lower dementia risk, but the low-inflammatory pattern was the most consistent among higher-risk groups.

The study does not say food prevents Alzheimer’s.

It says something more precise: even when biological warning signs begin to appear, lifestyle may still have room to change the trajectory.

In practice, a less inflammatory diet means:

• More fruits and vegetables.
• More fish, whole grains, nuts and legumes.
• Less red meat.
• Fewer ultra-processed foods.
• Fewer sugary drinks and refined grains.

The likely reason is inflammation. Chronic inflammation can make the brain more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s-related proteins such as amyloid and tau. Reducing that inflammatory load may not stop disease on its own, but it could give the brain more resistance over time.

The hard takeaway: age and genetics are not fully controllable. Daily food choices are. Diet alone may not save you, but it may slow the path when risk signals are already showing.

What to watch

The study is observational, so it does not prove that diet directly prevents dementia. But it adds to a growing body of evidence that Alzheimer’s prevention is not only a brain story. It is also about the heart, blood vessels, blood sugar, inflammation — and what people eat every day.

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The Washington Post, JAMA Network Open.

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• The challenge included climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Snowdon in Wales, the highest peaks in each nation.
• She covered around 37 kilometers and climbed more than 3,000 meters of elevation in under 24 hours.
• Volunteers and supporters joined the effort to raise funds for a charity that provides care and support for cancer patients and their families.
• Kate described the experience as deeply personal following her cancer treatment last year.
• The campaign aims to fund patient care, support cancer research, and raise awareness of the importance of physical and emotional recovery.
• The challenge is part of her gradual return to public duties after scaling back official engagements during treatment.

What to watch?

Kate is expected to continue supporting cancer awareness and charitable initiatives as she gradually resumes a fuller schedule of public engagements.

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In Dubai and across many cities in the region, cosmetic procedures are no longer limited to high-income groups. Flexible payment solutions and rising competition among clinics have made Botox, fillers, and skin treatments feel more like accessible consumer services available to a wider audience.

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• Cosmetic centers and clinics are expanding rapidly in major cities as demand rises for quick, non-surgical procedures.

• Competition among clinics is driving seasonal offers on Botox, fillers, laser treatments, and skin rejuvenation services with discounted prices and flexible payment plans.

• Many clinics rely heavily on influencer marketing and social media campaigns to attract customers during holiday seasons and special occasions.

• During holidays, beauty packages linked to celebrations, travel, and gatherings become increasingly common, supported by aggressive digital advertising campaigns.

• Buy-now-pay-later apps have lowered the financial barrier for many people seeking cosmetic procedures, especially younger customers.

• Nadine, an employee in her thirties, says she constantly notices daily advertisements linking seasonal beauty offers with quick installment options through payment apps.

• For Nadine, booking a cosmetic session can sometimes feel easier than buying a phone or booking a short vacation.

• Maryam says that alongside buying Eid clothes, preparing for family gatherings, and enjoying holiday sweets, she also focuses on refreshing her skin and facial glow before Eid to feel more radiant and energetic during visits and celebrations.

• Osha believes installment plans for cosmetic procedures are a double-edged sword, as they may encourage teenagers and younger people to rush into cosmetic decisions because of the ease of payment.

• At the same time, Osha says installment options can also help people balance Eid expenses while still investing in self-care and beauty without major financial pressure.

• The trend is also closely linked to social media culture, where holiday photos, travel posts, and event sharing push many people to seek a younger and fresher appearance.

• Supporters argue that cosmetic procedures are a personal choice and that flexible payment options give people greater freedom to care for their appearance and self-confidence.

• On the other hand, psychologists warn that easy installment plans and heavy promotional campaigns may lead some people to make rushed cosmetic decisions influenced by trends and digital comparisons.

• Reem, a university student, says conversations about Botox and fillers have become increasingly normal among younger age groups, especially during seasonal promotions.

• The trend is no longer limited to women, as more men are also seeking skin treatments, hair transplants, and quick cosmetic procedures before special occasions.

• Doctors also warn against being tempted by extremely low prices or turning to unqualified clinics during peak holiday demand.

What’s Next?

Cosmetic clinics continue expanding partnerships with flexible payment platforms as demand rises during holidays and social seasons, while debate grows over the fine line between self-care and the fast-consumption culture surrounding appearance.

Between discounts, installments, and pressure from idealized online images, cosmetic procedures today are becoming more accessible — and more normalized — than ever before.

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Hantavirus is usually transmitted through close contact with infected rodents or their waste, especially by inhaling tiny airborne particles released from urine or droppings after they are disturbed. Infection can also occur through rodent bites or, in some cases, through cuts and the eyes.

Human-to-human transmission is considered extremely rare and has only been linked to the Andes strain, which requires prolonged and close contact with an infected person showing symptoms. This differs from influenza, which spreads easily through droplets released by coughing or sneezing.

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Hantavirus can cause two major severe illnesses:

• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS):
It begins with symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and muscle aches, before potentially progressing to severe breathing difficulties that require urgent medical attention. Mortality rates for some strains, including the Andes strain, range between 20% and 40%.

• Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS):
It starts with flu-like symptoms before developing into low blood pressure, internal bleeding, and acute kidney failure.

The virus has an incubation period ranging from one to eight weeks, making early detection more difficult.

There is currently no specific treatment for hantavirus infections. Doctors rely on supportive care such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and dialysis for severe cases. New treatments are also being tested, while China and South Korea use certain vaccines against local strains.

According to estimates from the National Institutes of Health, around 150,000 cases of hantavirus-related haemorrhagic fever are reported annually worldwide, mostly in Asia and Europe. In the United States, 890 cases were recorded between 1993 and 2023.

In February 2025, Betsy Arakawa, wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a hantavirus-linked respiratory illness after rodent nests and dead rodents were found in buildings on her property.

What’s Next?
Health authorities continue monitoring strains capable of spreading between humans while researchers work on developing vaccines and treatments aimed at reducing the high mortality rates associated with some forms of the virus.

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The Emirates Drug Establishment and Insilico Medicine announced ISM0387, a cancer drug candidate discovered entirely using AI within the UAE.

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• The compound ISM0387 targets aggressive brain tumors and was developed in under 12 months, a process that traditionally takes more than a decade.
•  The Emirates Drug Establishment and Insilico Medicine announced ISM0387, a cancer drug candidate discovered entirely using AI within the UAE.
• The compound targets the PRMT5 enzyme in MTAP-deleted cancers, showing promise against aggressive brain tumors that are among the hardest to treat.
• Insilico’s Chemistry42 platform screened more than 90 molecules in six months, compressing a phase that traditionally takes more than four years.
• The announcement marks a major step for the UAE’s ambition to become a regional hub for AI-driven pharmaceutical research and advanced healthcare innovation.
• The key next stage will be preclinical testing, followed by clinical trials to determine whether the compound is safe and effective in humans.

What’s Next?

The achievement is promising, but the hard truth is that discovering a drug candidate is only the beginning. Proving safety, efficacy, and regulatory viability is the real test.

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• Prefers light daily movement over intense, inconsistent workouts.
• Follows a balanced diet without strict restrictions.
• Focuses on consistency rather than quick fixes.
• Links mental clarity directly to physical appearance.
• Believes confidence grows with age through experience.
• Rejects reducing women to a number and encourages fully living each stage.
• Sees simplicity and daily discipline as the foundation of vitality.

What’s next?
The conversation around aging continues to shift toward viewing it as a phase of productivity and strength, not an endpoint.

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The order covers substances such as LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin, while also opening the door to broader clinical trials and allowing some investigational treatments to be used for terminally ill patients even before receiving final approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

It also provides $50 million to support state-level ibogaine research, a move that will directly benefit Texas, which had already committed the same amount to studying the substance.

The administration says the step comes amid a worsening mental health crisis, rising opioid overdose deaths, and an increasing number of suicides among veterans.

According to the text, the order will not immediately change the legal classification of these substances, but it creates a mechanism to ease restrictions on compounds that advance through the regulatory approval process, which could help speed decisions on cases such as MDMA.

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The move marks a clear shift in Washington’s approach to this file:

• from the strict prohibition model inherited from the war on drugs to a regulated medical-use framework.
• But that does not mean the path is fully open, because the final outcome will still depend on clinical trial results and approvals from regulatory bodies.

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• Research reviews suggest that naturally fermented sourdough may cause a slower rise in blood sugar compared with some conventional breads, while the fermentation process can also reduce compounds that interfere with absorption of minerals such as iron, zinc, and magnesium.

• It may also be easier for some people to digest because fermentation lowers certain compounds linked to bloating and digestive discomfort.

• However, nutrition experts stress that these benefits are not guaranteed in every product, as results vary depending on the type of flour used, fermentation length, and manufacturing process. Some studies show little difference between sourdough and conventional bread.

What’s Next?
To maximize potential benefits, experts recommend choosing naturally fermented sourdough made with whole grains rather than fast-produced or heavily processed commercial varieties.

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