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Kids' leukemia risk tied to dads' smoking
Children whose fathers smoke have at least a 15 per cent higher risk of developing the most common form of childhood cancer
Studies may have overestimated mobile phone crash risk
Increased risk of having a car crash attributed to mobile phone use may have been overestimated in some past studies, a new analysis suggests
Stairs can get you there faster than elevators
If you think you don't have time to take the stairs, you may be out of an excuse, according to a study
Report: We control many breast cancer risk factors
Women concerned about breast cancer should worry less about cellphones and hair dyes and worry more about weighing or drinking too much, exercising too little, using hormones and getting too much radiation
Study finds how child abuse changes the brain
Children exposed to family violence show the same pattern of activity in their brains as soldiers exposed to combat
Health: Lots of pregnancies linked to a healthier heart
In a new study, women who had been pregnant at least four times were less likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who'd never been expecting
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.
For mums-to-be: Misconceptions and essential diet tips
Providing your baby with the right kind of nutrition is a key part of a healthy pregnancy. Ahram Online consults experts on nutritional tips for mothers-to-be  
Before you put on those stiletto heels, think of the price you’ll pay!
High heels are known for their negative effects on bones, so for the fashion-savvy that hanker for their heels this season, Ahram Online gets advice on how to balance style and health
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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Brush those teeth for fewer heart problems: study
Regular visits to the dentist for tooth cleanings may provide more than just a brighter smile
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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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?

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