Health & Fitness
Bad blood: A look at the controversial healing technique of blood-letting
July 4, 2012
Bad blood: A look at the controversial healing technique of blood-letting
A small suction cup is placed on the skin and a vacuum is created, drawing the blood close to the…
Q&A with Wafaa El-Sadr: Leading HIV expert on the global epidemic and its bearing in Egypt
June 23, 2012
Q&A with Wafaa El-Sadr: Leading HIV expert on the global epidemic and its bearing in Egypt
Egyptian-born Wafaa El-Sadr — originally a graduate from Qasr al-Aini Medical School in 1975 — is currently the director of the International Center for…
As drug addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations
May 16, 2012
As drug addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations
Drug addiction is a major problem in Cairo, but one that is very rarely written about or discussed in politics…
Kempinski’s Herbal Spa: Spoil yourself
May 13, 2012
Kempinski’s Herbal Spa: Spoil yourself
The air carries the fresh smell of jasmine and Far Eastern tunes calmly fill the space of Kempinski's Herbal Spa.…
Urbanization, marriage, poverty and shame: The many faces of obesity in Egyptian women
May 8, 2012
Urbanization, marriage, poverty and shame: The many faces of obesity in Egyptian women
“I want to go back to my old body. I can't even see myself!” The woman in the Al-Sabtia clinic…
Kiosk nutrition: Candy, color and carbs
April 26, 2012
Kiosk nutrition: Candy, color and carbs
A hungry young boy runs up to the kiosk in the early afternoon and holds out a pound for the…
World Autism Awareness Day in Egypt marks ongoing struggle
April 2, 2012
World Autism Awareness Day in Egypt marks ongoing struggle
Monday marks the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day, a day when autism organizations around the globe raise awareness through…
New drugs mean hope of better vision for the elderly
March 25, 2012
New drugs mean hope of better vision for the elderly
As people grow older, the vulnerability to age-associated diseases increases. While some diseases are curable, others are chronic and can…
Clinic in Zamalek seeks holistic approach to medicine
February 25, 2012
Clinic in Zamalek seeks holistic approach to medicine
A trip to the doctor’s office can at times be dreadful. A patient has to block a period of one…
Encourage her to get screened on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2012
Encourage her to get screened on Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day is a chance to show appreciation for those you love, the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt decided…