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Photo Gallery: Bahraini designers swirl in pastels on the New York Fashion Week runway
Half of women may have sleep apnea: Study
Fully half of the 400 women given overnight sleep tests in a new Swedish study turned out to have mild-to-severe sleep apnea
Radiation may up breast cancer risk in some women
Mammograms aimed at detecting breast cancer might actually raise the chances of developing it in young women who may be at high risk of gene mutation
US officials sound worldwide alert for Yosemite hantavirus risk
Of 10,000 people thought to be at risk of contracting hantavirus pulmonary syndrome following recent stays at Yosemite National Park, some 2,500 live outside US, American health officials warn
PHOTO GALLERY: Madrid Fashion Week so far
With three more days of the Mercedes Benz Madrid Fashion Week left, Ahram Online posts photos of what's gone down the runway so far
Softer restaurant music, lighting can help cut calories
A recent US study finds softer music and lighting in restaurants can help diners consume fewer calories, while leaving customers 'more satisfied and happier'
Shisha smoking as bad as cigarettes for lungs: Study
Iranian study compares smoking water pipe (shisa in Egyptian parlance) to different measures of smoking a cigarette, with some interesting findings
Chocolate lovers show lower stroke risk
Men who regularly indulge their taste for chocolate may have a somewhat decreased risk of suffering a stroke, according to a study
Building your child's emotional intelligence: expert's advice
An Egyptian expert offers to Ahram Online readers some points to help build your child's emotional intelligence at a very early age, which will help them overcome obstacles later on in life

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Fish pedicure in Egypt: safe beauty treat or a health hazard?
In the short time since its introduction in the Cairo and Egyptian resort markets, the fish pedicure is taking the people by storm - but how hygienic is it and is it for everyone?

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Maternal mortality in Minya highlighted on World Population Day 2012
The UNFPA has produced a documentary focused on one nurse in Minya, Upper Egypt, who is trying to save lives amid a traditional culture where knowledge about pregnancy and birth is at best basic
Use only approved, tested drugs for Hepatitis C: Egypt experts
In country that ranks first in Hepatitis C prevalence, Ahram Online gets the recommendations of experts at a global conference who urge reassessing treatments and sticking to globally-approved programmes
Emotional connection between mother and newborn: A guide to walking the right path
The first interactions of the mother with her newborn marks the foundation of the emotional connections between both and affects the baby profoundly, Ahram Online talks with an expert who sheds light on some of the right steps
Food
Review: Asian Corner restaurant, Maadi Street 18
With so many restaurants grouped on particular streets in Cairo, Ahram Online details what's on Street 18 in Maadi, starting with Asian Corner

Soft opening: Cortado Restaurant & Café, Mohandessin
Although the new orange spot (Cortado Café) on Batal Ahmed Aziz Street only just had a soft opening, they are hitting the ground running with an iftar and sohour menu

Style
Art lover re-opens jewellery shop in Zamalek
Jewellery designer Dina Maghawry holds her soft opening on Tuesday afternoon, displaying her thick ancient-style designs in the style of the season: gypsy-style yellow-tone copper jewellery set with semi-precious stones




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