Health & Fitness
Egypt’s ‘Cool Runnings’ Special Olympians train for snowshoeing – on sand
July 21, 2017
Egypt’s ‘Cool Runnings’ Special Olympians train for snowshoeing – on sand
For Egypt’s Special Olympics athletes, a lack of snow in their homeland did not stop them winning medals at this…
USFDA advisory panel unanimously approves first ever leukemia gene treatment
July 13, 2017
USFDA advisory panel unanimously approves first ever leukemia gene treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) advisory panel has unanimously recommended that the agency approves the first gene treatment…
41-member human organ trafficking ring to stand trial
July 5, 2017
41-member human organ trafficking ring to stand trial
Egypt’s top prosecutor on Tuesday referred 41 suspects to trial on criminal charges of illegally harvesting and transplanting human organs,…
Ronaldinho to arrive tonight to promote Tour ‘n’ Cure campaign
July 4, 2017
Ronaldinho to arrive tonight to promote Tour ‘n’ Cure campaign
Former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho will arrive in Egypt tonight for a three-day trip to promote the Tour ‘n’ Cure hepatitis C…
Pregnant doctor scrafices her baby while delivering a patient’s
July 3, 2017
Pregnant doctor scrafices her baby while delivering a patient’s
Dr. Mervat Mohamed Talaat, a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Luxor General Hospital, put her own health at risk…
Egypt hosts FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup for the first time
July 2, 2017
Egypt hosts FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup for the first time
The Egypt Youth National Basketball Team defeated Puerto Rico 67-65 in the opener of the FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup on…
Screenings for women can save lives
June 23, 2017
Screenings for women can save lives
Written by: Joanna Stawicka “People often think that cancer, and especially cancer that affects women, only impacts the older generation,…
Health Ministry devises urgent plan to provide service during Eid holiday
June 22, 2017
Health Ministry devises urgent plan to provide service during Eid holiday
Egypt’s health ministry has announced a comprehensive plan to ensure medical service during celebrations of Eid al-Fitr, expected to take place…
Exercise may prevent postpartum depression
June 17, 2017
Exercise may prevent postpartum depression
Physical activity during and after pregnancy improves psychological wellbeing and may protect against postpartum depression, according to a new analysis…
Administrative Control Authority cracks down on counterfeit pharmaceuticals
June 15, 2017
Administrative Control Authority cracks down on counterfeit pharmaceuticals
The Administrative Control Authority (ACA) announced the arrest of a group of swindlers who counterfeited medications. The group was led…