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Can the Internet help you lose weight?
People tend to lose a little more weight with online help than with traditional weight loss programs, according to a new study from Japan
Benefit of mammograms even greater than thought
The longest-running cancer screening study ever conducted has shown that regular mammograms prevent deaths from breast cancer, and the number of lives saved increases over time
Weight loss surgery may cure obese diabetics: study
Obesity and lack of exercise linked to chronic pain
It may not be surprising, but people who exercise at least one hour per week have a lower risk of troublesome back, neck, and shoulder pain
Death toll in E. coli outbreak up to 39
The death toll in Europe's E. coli outbreak rose to 39 on Thursday, as Germany's disease control center reported that one more patient died
Health: Sleep position may affect stillbirth risk
Women who do not sleep on their left side on their last night of pregnancy have double the risk of late stillbirth compared with women who do sleep on their left side
Swine flu starting to show resistance to drugs
A novel variant of swine flu has emerged with a genetic adaptation giving some resistance to Tamiflu and Relenza, the two mainstay drugs used to tackle the disease
New melanoma drugs improve chances of survival
Two new drugs using very different scientific approaches can extend survival among patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer
The pros and cons of teeth-whitening procedures
As more Egyptians indulge in teeth-whitening procedures to boost their self confidence, Ahram Online consults the experts about the facts  
Global diabetes epidemic balloons to 350 million
The number of adults with diabetes worldwide has more than doubled since 1980 to 347 million, a far larger number than previously thought

Everyone is at risk of repetitive stress injuries
Ahram Online speaks to doctors who warn that even small repetitive movements, sitting still for a prolonged period or a mal-positioned chair or computer screen can cause pain in the joints, tendons and nerves
Does work interfere with breastfeeding?
The sooner a new mother goes back to work after giving birth, the less likely she is to breastfeed her baby, according to a U.S. study
Short wait for breast cancer surgery seems safe
Women newly diagnosed with earlier-stage breast cancer can take a few weeks to prepare for surgery without raising the odds that their tumor will progress, a new study suggests
What to do about ants in your house
Even if scientifically they are beneficial, ants in the house can get annoying so Ahram Online speaks with experts on Egypt’s ants to give you a hint for how to deal with them

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