Health - Life & Style - Ahram Online

HEALTH

France seizes 20,000 'dangerous' mosquito plugs from China

Faulty mosquito plugs seized by French authorities posed a risk of electrocution for users

First study of human transmission of new bird flu raises worries

A new flu virus seems to spread not only from poultry to humans but also among humans themselves, causing great alarm among health officials

Sugary drinks tied to obesity among preschoolers

A study confirms the direct relation between obesity in specifically young children and frequent consumption of juices or sodas

Anorexic girls also have autistic traits, study finds

A surprising finding points out to similaties between the minds of the autistic and those suffering from the food eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa.

Exercise no help against hot flashes: study

Although previous studies have found mixed results, latest research proves that while menopausal women get other benefits from excercise that reducing hot flashes is not among them

Addictive gaming more common with autism and ADHD

New research establishes that those with autism and ADHD are more prone to addiction to video games

Regular wound cleaning tied to faster healing

Certain types of wounds heal faster if they are cleaned on regular basis

Saudi man dies in kingdom from MERS coronavirus: Health Ministry

Death toll from deadly coronavirus is still on the rise in Saudi Arabia

Trichotillomania: the untold agonizing story of an obsessive hairplucking habit

The stress-related obsessive habit of hair plucking is a struggle that few talk about, despite its consequences - Ahram online talks with sufferers and experts

Your gameplan against headaches during Ramadan

For those who struggle with headaches around the year, fasting hours in Ramadan can pose a challenge; experts give advice ahead of the Holy month

Tai chi: Getting there more slowly, but gracefully and intact

Tai chi experts talk about the wonders and benefits of the ancient art amongst the rise of training fads

Diwan bookstore offers 'Quantum Energy Course'

Ever thought about enhancing your life using the science of quantum energy? A new crash course provides you with the basics

Cairo seminar highlights issue of child abuse

The seminar provided doctors with guidelines on how to recognise the signs of abuse in children

More News>>

Readers Picks