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Saturated fats tied to falling sperm counts

A recent Danish report links between saturated fats and a decline in sperm count

Walking linked to fewer strokes in women

Although the results surprisingly do not apply to men, a new research stresses that walking regularly could help women evade the danger of strokes

More evidence for 'obesity paradox'

Can packing on extra pounds actually benefit your health?

A blood clot's danger depends on where it is

Hillary Clinton made headlines with her sudden admission to the hospital; so what are blood clots and how can they be treated

Celebrity bad science: Dried placenta pills and oxygen shots

Scientists debunk pseudo-scientific claims made by celebrities in 2012

Allergies, extra weight tied to bullying

A new research links between allergy, obesity, and children being subjected to bullying, and urges parents to talk about it

Whole grains linked to lower prediabetes risk

New research proves that adding more whole grains into your diet, unless you are male and already genetically predisposed, can decrease risk of prediabetes

Egypt's health ministry survey: 62 pct of population overweight, 17 pct diabetic

A survey by Egypt's Ministry of Health reveal 2012 health results, indicating 62 per cent of Egyptians suffer from obesity and 39.7 per cent from high blood pressure

Facial resurfacing, a growing trend

Increasing numbers of Egyptians are indulging in facial resurfacing in an attempt to look younger. But is it for everyone?

4D scans show fetuses yawn in the womb

New technology shows that babies yawn inside the womb, but probably for different reasons!

How to prevent childhood bullying

Bullying can have a devastating effect on a child's happiness and wellbeing. Ahram Online asks a panel of experts how to deal with this recurring phenomenon

'Alarming increase' in most common liver cancer must be addressed: Doctors

Key risk factors for liver cancer are on the rise in Egypt though new treatments are saving lives, according to specialists

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Egypt launches world’s largest Hepatitis C patient registry

In a world where data means everything for the accuracy of diagnosis, treatment and cures, Egypt took a positive step by launching a first-of-its-kind detailed patient registry

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