Botox: The Restorative Needle – Miracle or Risk?
Bélinda Ibrahim 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Looking to wipe out those stubborn lines at the corners of the eyes or across the forehead? Botox, the undisputed star of aesthetic medicine, promises this little miracle in under ten minutes – an ultra-fine needle, a few well-placed injections, and your face looks refreshed again, sometimes within a week. The secret? Type A botulinum toxin, a ...
Hyaluronic Acid: The Art of Volume… and Excess
Bélinda Ibrahim 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Volumizing, hydrating, natural: hyaluronic acid has become the star of facial fillers. But behind its popularity lie potential complications: delayed reactions, migration, granulomas and product choice… In Lebanon, an early surge in demand has also been reported by Professor Roland Tomb, Honorary Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Saint Joseph ...
Exosomes: The Next Cellular Hype
Bélinda Ibrahim 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
From aesthetic clinics to Instagram feeds, exosomes are everywhere. Celebrated as the next breakthrough in cellular rejuvenation, these microscopic vesicles derived from stem cells are said to boost skin regeneration, refine texture, and restore firmness, all without surgery. But what exactly are exosomes? They are nanoparticles naturally ...
Permanent and Semi-Permanent Products: The False Miracle You Must Avoid
Bélinda Ibrahim 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A flawless face, preserved for years or even a lifetime. Since the 1980s, these injectables have been marketed as the ultimate solution to aging and facial imperfections. They include liquid silicone, polymer gels, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres, polyacrylamide, and polyalkylimide. Their promise: long-lasting correction, stable volume, ...
Is ChatGPT Doomed to Hallucinate in Order to Survive?
Bélinda Ibrahim 08/10 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
ChatGPT AI Artificial Intelligence Science World Hallucinate
Like other generative models, ChatGPT revolutionized our relationship with information while continuing to deliver confident factual errors. OpenAI, the company behind the famous chatbot, published a new study that doesn’t dispel doubts but instead reveals how deeply the problem is rooted in the system’s design. These so-called hallucinations ...
‘Entre Terre et Mer:’ Irène Ghanem at the Edge of the World
Bélinda Ibrahim 07/10 10:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Irène Ghanem Exhibition Mark Hachem Paintings Culture Lebanon
In the vibrant arena of contemporary Lebanese painting, few artists carry color as both a sharp wound and an act of faith. Born in Beirut in 1970, Irène Ghanem embodies a generation that has seen light emerge from chaos, enduring war, exile and then rebirth, never losing sight of the need to invent a personal visual language. Just hours before ...
Poorly Stored Wine, Lost Pleasure: The Sommeliers’ Golden Rules
Bélinda Ibrahim 05/10 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Behind every great bottle lies a fragile balance. For sommeliers, the secret of a great wine doesn’t start in the vineyard or at the table, but in how it is preserved over time. One wrong move, and the aroma fades, the fruit disappears, the magic vanishes. The first rule comes down to a single word: consistency. Wine cannot tolerate excessive ...
'Sar Wa’et el-Haki' by Philippe Aractingi: Lost Languages, Found Words
Bélinda Ibrahim 04/10 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Philippe Aractingi Theater Lebanon Culture Catharsis
Attending “Sar wa’et el-haki” (It’s Time to Talk), Philippe Aractingi’s solo performance, is to dive headfirst into a whirlwind of memories, languages and emotions. The show, staged at the Monnot Theatre from September 30 to October 12, 2025, in Beirut, after a notable tour in France, Germany and Tunisia, was directed by Lina ...
Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Milan’s Ultimate Icon
Bélinda Ibrahim 03/10 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Meryl Streep Anna Wintour Cinema Milan Fashion
On September 27, 2025, Milan Fashion Week tipped into fiction. That evening, the Dolce & Gabbana runway revealed—under full lights and in the front row—a duo no one expected: Meryl Streep, transformed into Miranda Priestly, and Stanley Tucci, once again in the role of Nigel, the unwavering assistant. Wearing dark sunglasses, a cream vinyl ...
Europe’s First Alzheimer’s Treatment: Will Leqembi Live Up to Expectations?
Bélinda Ibrahim 02/10 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Alzheimer Treatment Leqembi Europe Science
After decades of research and broken promises, the arrival of Leqembi (lecanemab) marks a symbolic milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Developed by Eisai and Biogen, this monoclonal antibody has just been approved in the European Union for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s. For the first time, a drug aims to slow the progression ...
Miracle Gel for Fractures: Medical Revolution or Media Hype?
Bélinda Ibrahim 01/10 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fractures Gel Bones Science China
In recent weeks, international media and social networks have been buzzing about a “miracle gel” developed by Chinese researchers. Known as Bone 02, this biomaterial reportedly repairs fractures in as little as three minutes without traditional surgery or metal implants. The concept sounds like science fiction: apply the gel to a broken bone, ...
The Secret Soundtrack of the Runways
Bélinda Ibrahim 30/09 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Music Culture Fashion Podiums Runways
Today, it is impossible to imagine a runway show without music. It is an integral part of the catwalk experience, shaping how the clothes are perceived and remembered. Whereas tracks once flowed without much cohesion, major fashion houses now rely on true soundtrack creators such as Michel Gaubert and Frédéric Sanchez, renowned for their ability ...
Fall 2025 Bags: Textures, Shapes, Desires
Bélinda Ibrahim 28/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Fall 2025, fabrics and finishes are key. Quilted leather is making a comeback, but in softer, slightly puffed versions. Many bags mix it up: smooth leather, grained leather, croc effects, fuzzy finishes, or even touches of bouclé wool and knit details. This variety makes each bag a pleasure to carry, soft or textured depending on the ...
Cinema Hits the Runway
Bélinda Ibrahim 27/09 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Culture Runways Fashion
Fashion and cinema have long shared a mutual fascination, but during Milan Fashion Week in September 2025, the dialogue reached a new level. Gucci unveiled its ‘La Famiglia” collection not through a traditional runway show, but with a short film titled The Tiger, directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn, starring Demi Moore, Julia Garner and ...
When Fashion Brings Masterpieces Back to Life
Bélinda Ibrahim 26/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fashion Masterpieces Art Runways Culture
Fashion Week is no longer merely a stage for new silhouettes. It has become a platform where art and clothing engage in a dynamic dialogue, each collection telling its own story. Every season, on the runways of Paris, Milan, London and New York, artistic references abound. Fashion draws from the great masters, summons icons of painting, sculpture ...
Colostrum: The Newborn’s Most Precious First Milk
Bélinda Ibrahim 25/09 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Colostrum Milk Baby Feeding Newborns
Colostrum, a word that carries a trace of mystery, evokes a long-forgotten legacy. It is the very first maternal milk, secreted in the days immediately following birth, before mature milk takes over. Produced in small quantities, this golden fluid is rich in antibodies, enzymes, growth factors, and essential nutrients. Despite its biological ...
AMD and Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Forgotten Molecule Could Restore Sight
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
AMD Vision Retinal Degeneration Researchers US Science
Losing sight to a degenerative retinal disease, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or retinitis pigmentosa (RP), has long been seen as irreversible. For patients, existing therapies can only slow the disease’s progress but never restore vision. Yet, a 2022 study published in Science Advances challenged this assumption: disulfiram ...
‘American Gigolo:’ The Film That Put Giorgio Armani on the Map
Bélinda Ibrahim 23/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
American Gigolo Film Fashion Richard Gere Giorgio Armani Hollywood
In 1980, America discovered American Gigolo and its protagonist, Julian Kaye, portrayed by Richard Gere. His silhouette, sculpted by the California light, moves through his modern apartment and pauses before an endless wardrobe. It is not just a display of suits. In every movement and every choice of jacket or shirt, there is something new, a ...
Fade French Manicure: Fall’s Soft Nail Trend
Bélinda Ibrahim 21/09 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fade French Manicure Nails Beauty Trend
A quick glance at the hands of influencers and actresses confirms it: the traditional French manicure, with its crisp white tips, no longer has the monopoly on chic. This season, a gentler, subtler version is taking the spotlight—the fade French manicure. At first, it looks almost invisible, and that’s precisely the appeal. The delicate ...
'Titanic:' Behind the Myth of a Cult Film, the Actors’ Ordeal
Bélinda Ibrahim 20/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Titanic Movie Hollywood James Cameron Culture
Today, the movie is remembered as a cinematic fairy tale. With its 11 Oscars, iconic scenes and unforgettable love story, Titanic still floats in the collective imagination as the height of glamour. Yet behind the cameras, the shoot was more of a grueling trial than a red carpet. Icy water, sleepless nights, injuries and constant stress made the ...
ABBA, the Eternal Celebration: 50 Years of Mamma Mia
Bélinda Ibrahim 19/09 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Abba Mammia Mia Song Music Culture Stockholm
There are songs that never grow old, choruses that stand the test of time, always ready to appear at a party, on the radio or during a karaoke session, as if opening the door to an old attic full of memories. “Mamma Mia” is one of those songs. This September 2025 marks a rare milestone: 50 years of energy, bright harmonies, hands clapping on ...
Down Syndrome: Japanese Breakthrough Erases the Extra Chromosome
Bélinda Ibrahim 18/09 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Down Syndrome Japan Chromosome Research Science
It is a milestone in the history of Down syndrome research. A team from Mie University in Japan has shown that it is possible, through CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, to erase the supernumerary chromosome that causes the condition, at least in cells grown in labs. The announcement, published in the scientific journal PNAS Nexus, made headlines, as it ...
Enteromix: Breakthrough or Mirage in Russia’s Anti-Cancer Vaccine?
Bélinda Ibrahim 17/09 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Russia Vaccine Cancer Enteromix Science
Moscow made headlines with a bold claim. According to Russian researchers, the Enteromix vaccine offers total effectiveness against certain cancers. Hailed as a major scientific breakthrough and promised free of charge to the public, this therapeutic treatment has sparked both excitement and skepticism. But what does this announcement really ...
Does Intelligence Really Come from the Mother? Science Explains
Bélinda Ibrahim 16/09 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Intelligence Mother Father Genes Science
The notion that a child's intelligence stems primarily from their mother is a persistent belief, amplified by popular media and casual conversation. It portrays mothers as the chief architects of cognitive potential, an idea that’s both appealing and seemingly rooted in biology. Science, however, paints a much more complex picture. It is true ...
September Sun: Tips for a Lasting Summer Glow
Bélinda Ibrahim 14/09 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Tanning Sun Beauty Summer Hydrating
September under Mediterranean skies has little in common with a gray fall. From Lebanon’s shores to the Greek islands, and on to Italy and the south of France, the sea stays warm, beach umbrellas still line the sand and the sun makes an unexpected encore. Yet this in-between season puts your tan to the test: repeated swims, the return to city ...
The Real Story of Lassie: The Collie Who Captivated the World
Bélinda Ibrahim 13/09 17:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lassie Movie Dog Culture Book Story
It sometimes takes only a dog to show what loyalty truly is. Lassie, a four-legged symbol of courage and tenderness, has touched generations with her quiet strength and steadfast determination. But the story behind this classic is no fairy tale. It is the story of Knight and Toots, a man and his dog connected by a deep, unbreakable bond that ...
'Gloomy Sunday,' the So-Called 'Suicide Song'
Bélinda Ibrahim 12/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gloomy Sunday Song Suicide Story Culture Music
It is rare for a song to inspire as much fascination, dread and myth as “Gloomy Sunday.” Written in the depths of the Great Depression by Hungarian musician Rezső Seress, this melancholy waltz has carried with it for nearly a century a trail of persistent rumors: branded the “suicide song,” it was allegedly banned from airwaves and ...
Brain Freeze: Why Can Ice Cream Knock Us Out?
Bélinda Ibrahim 11/09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Brain Freeze Science Cold Ice Reflex
It’s an experience many of us have had, often while sitting at a café terrace in summer or sharing a bowl of ice cream with friends. You take a bite, swallow too quickly, and suddenly a sharp pain shoots across your forehead, a jolt so sudden it makes you stop in your tracks. The term “brain freeze” captures this almost absurd sensation, as ...
Motherhood in the 21st Century
Bélinda Ibrahim 10/09 11:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Eight chapters explore what motherhood reveals about our times – from the invisible experience of pregnancy denial to the choice of late motherhood, navigating medicine, the unconscious, social taboos and the intimate voices of clear-eyed mothers. Discover the full series starting today on our website.
The Model Behind Courbet’s 'L’Origine du monde'
Bélinda Ibrahim 09/09 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gustave Courbet Model Culture Painting Constance Quéniaux
It is hard to imagine today the scandal Courbet’s painting sparked in 1866. Commissioned by Ottoman diplomat Khalil Bey, the canvas depicts, without embellishment, the genitals of a reclining woman — with no face and no background. Rendered with almost photographic realism, it disturbed, shocked, and unsettled. For more than a century, the ...