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Antidepressant, talk therapy fail to beat placebo
Neither antidepressants nor "talk therapy" were able to outperform inactive placebo pills in a new clinical trial on depression treatment
Lower asthma risk in chubby tots who slim down: study
Preschoolers who keep their extra weight as they grow have a greater asthma risk at the age of seven, but the baby fat doesn't seem to matter for children who later slim down
Extra walking does not improve muscle strength
Women who walk at least 10,000 steps a day have no greater muscle strength than women who walk fewer than 7,500 steps
"Whatever" deemed most annoying word: poll
Do you want to kill a conversation? Try saying "whatever"
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
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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