Life & Style - Health

Study sees prostate cancer treatment side effects

The longest follow-up study on men who chose early-stage prostate cancer treatments is published, revealing the impact on their sex and bowels 15 years later

Cold season: your guide to beat the flu

With cold season still on and temperatures fluctuating, common colds seem inevitable. Experts suggest what foods to eat to keep the cold/flu at bay, and what to do if you have already been hit

Study says leafy greens top food poisoning source

While not as lethal as contaminated poultry, leafy greens like spinach and lettuce are the leading cause of food poisoning.

Could an earlier lunchtime help you lose weight?

Eating lunch earlier could have an impact on amount of weight loss over time, says a new Spanish study

Placebo as good as most drugs for kids' migraines

Although not as effective for adults, the placebo alternative helps teens and kids significantly get rid of their headaches

Hepatitis C linked to ink

In Egypt almost 10 per cent of the population suffers from hepatitis C, and although tattoos in the religious conservative country are not as common as in the western world, a study linked the body art to the liver infection

Melamine tableware may leach chemical: study

A new study adds to the evidence that it is better to avoid buying melamine tableware

Al Azhar steps in to help achieve Millennium Health targets for women

Plans made at a Cairo seminar by the WHO and moderate Islamic Al Azhar University towards the improvement of women's health in a region captive by harmful traditions will be revealed in Dubai

Wait to remove kids' infected adenoids: study

A recent study found no difference in future respiratory infections or ear problems in kids who didn't remove their adenoids early on

Skin cancer phone apps aren't very accurate: Study

Even skin cancer detection apps on smartphones may miss dangers; experts stress these matters should be taken more seriously

No exercise, more than couch, tied to fat in kids

Even if your child is active, a new study proves that it is important to further encourage him to exercise

Coughs take longer to clear up than people think

A new study proves that rushing into taking antibiotics to cure coughs may be nothing but a waste of time.

Teaching your child the value of money: 7 essential steps

Is your child never happy or satisfied? Does he always demand more and fail to appreciate the value of things? Ahram Online gets tips from an expert on how to avoid overindulging your kids.

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

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