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Diet programs may not help dodge disease risk

Researchers show many gain weight back within several years and thus undue improvements to health

Study: No higher mental risk after abortion

Having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental health problems, but having a baby does

Beware: Bath salts are a growing drug problem

Some say the effects of the powders are as powerful as abusing methamphetamine

Studies show swift impact of rotavirus vaccines

Vaccinating against the diarrhoea causing rotavirus, which kills more than 500,000 children a year, is shown to reduce transmission as well as incidences of the virus

Some child hearing loss tied to virus in pregnancy

New study highlights connection to cytomegalovirus

Errors lead surgeons to contemplate suicide

A recent study shows rates of suicidal thoughts among surgeons is double that of the general population

Health: Antibodies help seriously ill swine flu patients recover

Patients who fell severely ill with the pandemic H1N1 flu responded well when treated with antibodies harvested from survivors of the disease, a study in Hong Kong has found

Sientists closing in on Alzheimer's tests

Two studies may provide tools to focus on biological signs of the disease, in part of attempts to allow its early detection

Health

Are you paying enough attention to your kids teeth? Play by the rules

Unfortunately, we seldom pay enough attention to the dental care of our children, thinking that by only encouraging them to brush their teeth we can sleep with a clear conscience

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New hope for hepatitis C, an often hidden disease

Two powerful drugs are nearing the US market that promise to help cure many more people of liver-attacking hepatitis C

Intimate relationships: A lack of information

Intimate relationships between married couples struggle within a vicious circle of a lack of information

Sleepless In Cairo

Sleeplessness and insomnia have been associated in our culture with romance, but for those who experienced first-hand the clinical side of the problem, sleep disorders are a serious problem

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Optimistic teens show lower depression risk

Teenagers with a sunny outlook on life may be less likely than their more pessimistic peers to develop depression symptoms, a new study suggests

Good news for caffeine lovers

Egyptians cannot give up their caffeine, especially tea which accounts for 88 per cent of their consumption of hot beverages. Ahram Online sheds a light on the pros and cons of tea and coffee drinking

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Fashion

Are you ready to party?

Say goodbye to 2010 in style in these New Year's Eve party dresses

Fashion changes too fast these days: Pierre Cardin

Today's fashion designers change styles much too fast, partly due to twice-yearly collections, making it harder to create couture that lasts for years, designer Pierre Cardin said

Honeysuckle is the colour for 2011!!

The reddish pink shade lights a fire to your senses

Food

Experience Kempinski's luxurious "Floor 10" dishes at home

Kempinski Nile Hotel's executive chef Holger Jackisch presents a delightful three course meal.

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