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Global Fund for world health halts new programs
The biggest financier in the fight against three killer diseases has run out of money to pay for new grant programs for the next two years - a situation likely to hit AIDS patients around the world.
Laptop Wi-Fi said to nuke sperm
Experiments conducted by Argentinean scientists suggest lap-top Wi-Fi connections may adversely effect semen quality
Low vitamin D linked to heart disease, death
In people with low levels of vitamin D, boosting them with supplements more than halved the risk of dying from any cause compared to someone who remained deficient
Migraines may raise depression risk: study
People who suffer from painful migraines may be at a higher risk of developing clinical depression, suggests a new study from Canada
Salt wars: New study says a dash or two is OK
Taking a moderate amount of salt may be healthier than too little or too much, in a study fueling the debate over the health effects of salt in the diet
Blood type may affect stroke risk, study finds
People with AB and women with B are a little more likely to suffer a stroke than people with O blood - the most common - a study found, although lifestyle still has a bigger impact
Women more likely to have 'broken heart syndrome'
A woman's heart breaks more easily than a man's
Too little exercise, too much TV tied to depression
Women who exercised frequently and didn't watch much TV were least likely be diagnosed with depression in a new study
Smoking in Egypt: know the facts, dispel the myths
In Egypt despite the staggering economy and deteriorating health standards and intense pollution, smoking is on the rise. Understanding what is at stake could help kick the habit  
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Women who exercise a lot hit menopause earlier
Women who spend a lot of time exercising or eat a heart-healthy diet appear to reach menopause earlier, a new Japanese study shows
Pink Ribbon Month: A simple action plan against breast cancer for every woman
With October named world breast cancer month, Ahram Online joins the voices over a disease that increasingly hits younger women, but is increasingly stopped in it's track due to early detection

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Worried about vitamin safety? Experts offer advice
Vitamins, supplements and a host of questions; should anyone be taking them, which ones are most risky, and if you do take them, how can you pick the safest ones?
And the beat goes on: there is life after multiple sclerosis
Life is still life, even after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, says a modern day wonder woman and a doctor who lists MS treatment to Ahram Online

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Brush those teeth for fewer heart problems: study
Regular visits to the dentist for tooth cleanings may provide more than just a brighter smile

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