Health & Fitness
Flu season creeping up, may lead to rise in COVID-19 cases in many Eastern Mediterranean countries: WHO
September 10, 2020
Flu season creeping up, may lead to rise in COVID-19 cases in many Eastern Mediterranean countries: WHO
Influenza season is about to start in many Eastern Mediterranean countries, which may lead to an increase in cases of…
Oxford University pauses coronavirus vaccine trial after unexplained illness in volunteer
September 9, 2020
Oxford University pauses coronavirus vaccine trial after unexplained illness in volunteer
Drug giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday it had paused global trials of its coronavirus vaccine because of an unexplained illness in…
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
September 8, 2020
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer? Pick one that contains mostly alcohol, and has few other ingredients.…
Egyptian professor warns that new coronavirus strain attacks digestive system
September 3, 2020
Egyptian professor warns that new coronavirus strain attacks digestive system
A Professor of Public Health at the Cairo University’s Faculty of Medicine Maysa Shawki warned on Wednesday that a new…
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
September 2, 2020
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask? No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as…
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
August 31, 2020
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
TORONTO/CHICAGO (Reuters) – High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a…
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
August 27, 2020
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely provides protection for both. Studies on…
Egypt confirms 206 new coronavirus cases, total now 97,825
August 27, 2020
Egypt confirms 206 new coronavirus cases, total now 97,825
Egypt on Wednesday confirmed 206 new coronavirus infections, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases to 97,825, the Ministry…
Second coronavirus wave can be avoided, assures WHO official
August 24, 2020
Second coronavirus wave can be avoided, assures WHO official
A second wave of the coronavirus can be avoided as doctors currently have all the necessary tools to do so,…
Egypt, Sudan Health Minsters discuss cooperation in first virtual meeting
August 23, 2020
Egypt, Sudan Health Minsters discuss cooperation in first virtual meeting
Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed on Saturday held a virtual meeting with her Sudanese counterpart Sara Abdel Azim Hassanein…