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Doha – February 18, 2026: Population health experts at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a perspective article, which outlines the need to rethink global statin guidelines for older adults in resource-diverse settings. The paper highlights that guidelines for statin medications – used to control cholesterol levels – are largely based on evidence from high-income countries, where older adults, especially those ≥75 years, are underrepresented in clinical trials. In the context of increased global life expectancy, biological and regional variation in lipid profiles and CVD risk and regional differences in healthcare serv

Doha-Qatar January 22,2026 — In the month of January, people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. For some adults living with obesity, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to treat the disease. The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity in 2022. In parts of the Middle East, adult obesity rates are projected to reach nearly 40% by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation. Omar Ghanem, M.D., Mayo Clinic medical director for the Middle East and a metabolic surgeon and chair of Metabolic and Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery at May

Doha – January 21, 2026: Five experts, including four alumni from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), Dr. Rana Emam, Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, and Dr. Emad Mansoor, addressed key community health issues during the latest installments of the “Health and YOU: Community Wellness Series.” Organized by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at WCM-Q, the series aims to raise community awareness of health-related topics to enhance self-care, reduce suffering, improve quality of life, and increase healthy longevity. Dr. Emam, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at WCM-Q and associate consultant in older

Doha – December 15, 2025: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host a workshop to help health and education professionals enhance their social-emotional and cognitive skills. The workshop is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026, at WCM-Q. Titled “Unlocking the Connection: Human Development and Social-Emotional Excellence,” the interactive six-hour training course will explore the dynamic relationship between adult developmental stages and the social-emotional competencies (SECs) essential for success in professional and social life. Grounded in constructive development

Doha – November 29, 2025: To raise awareness of the critical importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices, the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the eighth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week. The annual weeklong initiative featured a diverse array of activities, including competitions and interactive sessions focused on demonstrating positive lifestyle habits to help prevent, treat, and manage chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and hypertension, while improving overall health and wellbeing. A one-day event titled “Kick-Off a Hea

Doha – November 19, 2025: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published an interactive e-book recounting their experiences exploring Tanzania during a medical service-learning trip. The e-book, which is published by Qatar National Library (QNL), features a wide selection of images, videos, and written accounts produced by students and faculty as they travelled through the country, providing free health checks for local people, visiting hospitals and community centers, and discovering the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the picturesque East African nation. Dr. Dietrich Büsselberg, professor of physiology & biophys