Life & Style

Don't blame C-sections for fat children: study

Children born by Cesarean section are no more likely to become obese than if they are born vaginally, according to a Brazilian study

Researchers find cancer in ancient Egyptian mummy

A professor from American University in Cairo says discovery of prostate cancer in a 2,200-year-old mummy indicates the disease was caused by genetics, not environment

Rome's AltaRoma Fashion Week vies for haute couture crown

Italians win the gelato cup

In a competition in Rimini, Italy for the best gelato, despite tough competition from the US, Spain, Switzerland and even France; yes: Italy still does it better

Gaultier gives stunning tribute to Amy Winehouse in runway show Wednesday

Gaultier celebrates Amy Winehouse's talent with colourful 50's bouffants, but grieves her death by veiling his models and ending with her song Back to Black

Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia

Scientists say they can now see the first signs of dyslexia with a brain scan, which would allow children to learn coping methods before entering school

Being overweight linked to acne in teen girls

Overweight girls in their late teens are twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to report having a lot of acne in expanded new survey

Review: Zo Asian Restaurant

Noticed the new restaurant on 26 of July Street in Zamalek? The Asian restaurant, Zo already has locations around Cairo, but for many the Zamalek branch is an intriguing first experience

Fashion

Lebanese designer, Elie Saab hits the Paris runways

The Lebanese designer's vision this year as he revealed in the Paris fashion week are dreamy pastels from a garden of Eden where layers of flower-like materials cover up the body

British model Kate Moss presents Mango’s 2012 collection in London

Ahram Online highlights the faces of the most popular high street fashion retailer, Mango; from Scarlett Johansson, the drop-dead gorgeous favorite, Penelope Cruz, to the newest Mango girl, Kate Moss

Photo Gallery: Best of Berlin Fashion Week 2012

Highlights from the Berlin Fashion Week 2012

Golden stars at the Golden Globes

The best gowns of the stars at the Golden Globes red carpet and after parties

Crossover for winter and 'contaminations' for spring fashion

Dolce & Gabbana start a revolutionary trend, injecting or 'contaminating' food into fashion, while women's winter fashion sees injections of sexy masculinity

BioModa: Ecologically-conscious fashion gets attention with wild designs

Colombian design institute uses live plants - yes, live plants - in a competition-fashion show to stress the need to switch to sustainable materials, Ahram Online highlights innovators

Health

Is LASIK right for you? What you need to know

Ahram Online consults an expert eye surgeon on everything you need to know before undergoing the corrective eye surgery that’s currently trending in Egypt

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Pool chlorine tied to lung damage

swimmers who train at indoor chlorinated swimming pools may have lung changes similar to those seen in people with mild asthma

Doctors: Good nutrition '1st line of defence' against cold, flu

A healthy diet is your best defence against the germs that cause cold and flu in the winter season, say nutrition experts

Food

Gastronomy in Egypt... what do the chefs think?

Ahram Online interviews three international chefs in Cairo to see what they think of gastronomy in Egypt and where they like to eat

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