Health & Fitness

Egypt successfully cures 1.4 million of Hep C: Head of ‘Tahia Masr’ fund

Egypt successfully cures 1.4 million of Hep C: Head of ‘Tahia Masr’ fund

The head of the Tahia Masr Mohamed Al-Ashamway asserted on Sunday that 1.4 million Egyptians have been totally cured of…
A fifth of women over 65 in Europe disabled by 2047: study

A fifth of women over 65 in Europe disabled by 2047: study

More than one in five women and a sixth of men in Europe over the age of 65 will be…
Fake dentists ply brisk trade in Morocco

Fake dentists ply brisk trade in Morocco

A smart white coat is no proof of being a qualified medical practitioner in Morocco, where fake dentists and other…
Magdy Yacoub to announce ‘breakthrough’ drug for heart failure Friday

Magdy Yacoub to announce ‘breakthrough’ drug for heart failure Friday

Doctor Magdy Yacoub will hold a press conference on Friday to announce the details of a new drug to treat…
Child obesity grows tenfold since 1975: study

Child obesity grows tenfold since 1975: study

The world had 10 times as many obese children and teenagers last year than in 1975, but underweight kids still…
South Sudan winning against Guinea worm, says Jimmy Carter

South Sudan winning against Guinea worm, says Jimmy Carter

War-torn South Sudan “should serve as an example” for other countries in the progress it is making in eradicating Guinea…
Health officials watching mosquitoes in Texas after Harvey

Health officials watching mosquitoes in Texas after Harvey

Health officials in Texas will be on watch in coming weeks for any increases in mosquito-borne diseases including the West…
From death to no-contact, ancient martial art revived in Egypt

From death to no-contact, ancient martial art revived in Egypt

Turn the clock back just over half a century and a contest between two men in the ancient Egyptian martial…
Health experts zero in on camels to fight deadly MERS virus

Health experts zero in on camels to fight deadly MERS virus

The fight against the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which has killed at least 722 people over the past…
Egypt’s Health ministry to launch campaign to combat psychotherapy stigma

Egypt’s Health ministry to launch campaign to combat psychotherapy stigma

On the occasion of  World Mental Health Day, Egypt’s Health Ministry is set to launch a campaign this October dubbed…
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