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Study questions testosterone's link to early death
Dropping testosterone levels probably don't cut years off a man's life, although earlier studies had suggested they might
'Amazing' therapy wipes out leukemia in study
Scientist at University of Pennsylvania use a special carrier to deliver new genes into T-cells with a 'fight to kill' command against cancer cells and are amazed by the results
UN warns cholera epidemic in Somalia may spread amid famine
The UN warns that cholera epidemic in somalia may spread as thousands flee famine in the south
How to beat dehydration in Ramadan
At this time of the year, soaring temperatures and fasting for almost fifteen consecutive hours can easily leave a person worn out from dehydration. Here are your guidelines to counteract the effect
Crossing streets, kids with ADHD may misjudge risk
Children with ADHD are more likely than their peers to cross the street when cars are dangerously close
HIV epidemics emerging in Middle East, North Africa: study
Epidemics of HIV are emerging among gay and bisexual men in the Middle East and North Africa and high levels of risky sexual behavior threaten to spread the AIDS virus further in the region
Common vein problem raises clot risk on the Pill
Women who use the standard form of birth control pill may have a much higher than average risk of dangerous blood clots if they also have a vein malformation
Can chewing more help you eat less?
A new study finds that people who chew their food more take in fewer calories, which may help them control their weight
The side effects of vaccines
Vaccines can cause certain side effects but serious ones appear very rarely - and there's no link with autism and Type 1 diabetes, the Institute of Medicine says in the first comprehensive safety review in 17 years  
Alzheimer's: dodge the bullet with good food, exercise and staying smart!
Alzheimer's is a mysterious, dreaded disease with a surprising level of memory loss, but Ahram Online speaks to doctors who offer steps that might help you avoid it
Studies show 15 minutes of daily exercise can help
Don't despair if you can't fit in the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise, growing evidence suggests that even half that much can help
Experts grow mouse sperm to help with human infertility
Researchers in Japan used embryonic stem cells to grow healthy mouse sperm in labs , a development which could help treat human infertility
Inside the mind of anorexia: shedding weight to the death
What to expect from someone who suffers from anorexia, a deadly obsession over weight control that may increase in Arab society as fashion and slenderness become more valued

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Tips for getting enough physical activity
A long daily exercise may sound daunting,but if you can't do that much, don't give up - every little bit helps, especially as people age

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