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In Lebanon, the sun is part of our daily life. We enjoy over 300 sunny days a year; perfect for beach trips, mountain hikes, outdoor lunches, and sunny afternoons on the balcony. But while the sun brings warmth, joy, and beauty, it also brings something invisible and dangerous: ultraviolet (UV) rays. These rays can quietly damage our skin over time. They can lead to early aging, sunburn, and even skin cancer. And what’s most surprising? Most of this is preventable. At LAU Medical Center Saint John’s Hospital, we’ve seen more

The First Few Days: What to expect when you start breastfeeding. You have just welcomed your baby into the world, a beautiful, emotional, life changing moment, and now comes something that’s often described as “natural” breastfeeding. But here is the truth many new mothers wish they heard earlier, while breastfeeding is natural, it doesn’t always come naturally. At LAUMCSJH, we support mothers every step of the way. The first few days of breastfeeding can be filled with questions, doubts, and learning curves, and that’s completely normal. If

A child’s eyes do more than see, they explore, imagine, and dream. Through them, kids discover books, colors, faces, and the world around them. But in today’s digital age, where screens have become part of daily life from a very young age, protecting children’s vision has never been more important.   At LAUMC-SJH we believe that healthy eyes are key to healthy development. So how can parents in Lebanon and beyond make sure their children’s vision stays strong in a screen filled world.    The Rise of Screen Time  Between online learning, YouTube videos, mobile