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Eczema tied to higher impotence risk: Study
New Taiwanese study suggests men with allergic skin condition eczema could face greater risk of erectile dysfunction than others
Study: Electric boost helps brain to learn better
New study finds people retain information better when key part of brain is zapped with electricity, sparking hopes for eventual cure for Alzheimer's disease
Spanking kids can cause long-term harm: Canada study
Spanking children may lower a child's IQ, according to a new Canadian analysis
Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study
Elderly adults who drink 4-5 cups of green tea daily may stay more agile and independent than their peers according to a Japanese study
Eating fish tied to lower risk of colon polyps
Women who eat three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving every two weeks
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
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
Vegetarianism part 1: Why vegetarian? And what doctors say about the diet
Ahram Online speaks to vegetarians in Egypt and a doctor who stresses why setting a plan for that lifestyle and diet choice is so important  
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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
Want a pet cat? Think again, researchers say
Tempted by the playful antics of that adorable kitten in the pet shop? If you've never had a cat before you may want to think again, especially if you have allergies, researchers warn
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

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