Life & Style - Health

New tool peeks into brain to measure consciousness

The new tool may help doctors study how well patients respond to different treatments

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

Before hitting the beach, watch out for that mole!

Beaches usually equate to summer vacation, but before you bask in the sun learn the simple things that work - and what doesn't work - to protect you from cancer

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

The hidden health benefits of Ramadan nuts

In Ramadan, Egypt consumes tons of different kinds of nuts. Experts talk to Ahram Online about the health wonders of these seasonal delights

Trying to lose weight? Ditch calorie-rich rewards after exercise

A report proves losing weight depends more on lifestyle than just exercising

How to distinguish signs of dementia from normal aging

American Alzheimer's Association provides top 10 signs that could indicate onset of Alzheimer's

'Intelligent' surgical knife can sniff out cancer tissue

New 'iKnife' device can detect if tissues are cancerous in less than three seconds, researchers at London's Imperial College say

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

Scientists find how 'obesity gene' makes people fat

Discovery of hormone's functions "an important step forward" in combatting obesity, researchers say

Slapping, shoving tied to kids' future health problems

More eveidenve indicates that physical methods of discipline can affect the heath of children in the future

Timing of first solid food tied to child diabetes risk

A new research highly recommends that a baby is not given solid food before his fourth month to cut diabetes risk

Alzheimer's tied to lower cancer risk, and vice versa

New reseach probes the relation between two of the most feared and devastating diseases — Alzheimer's and cancer

Nearly half of babies have flat skull spot

Study suggests benign infant skull deformations likely a result of new sleeping positions, among other reasons

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