Life & Style
Cycling from young age sets us in motion till later in life
June 11, 2016
Cycling from young age sets us in motion till later in life
A new UK study of cycling and related safety behaviours has found that those who cycled as children are more…
How to stay healthy during exam season
June 8, 2016
How to stay healthy during exam season
Getting through the exam period is a challenging time for many students and it can often feel like you don’t…
At Ramadan, migrants in Europe dream of family and comfort food
June 7, 2016
At Ramadan, migrants in Europe dream of family and comfort food
As Ramadan began in Germany on Monday, Syrian asylum seeker Khairallah Swaid said he would pray for a reunion with…
Is the spirit of Ramadan fading with the years?
June 7, 2016
Is the spirit of Ramadan fading with the years?
Ramadan in Egypt used to have a special spiritual feel. Interwoven with the religious essence of the holy month of…
Egypt’s population reaches 91 million: CAPMAS
June 6, 2016
Egypt’s population reaches 91 million: CAPMAS
Egypt’s population reached 91 million on Sunday, rising by one million in only six months since December 2015, the Central…
Ramadan lanterns: the good, the bad and the downright ugly
June 6, 2016
Ramadan lanterns: the good, the bad and the downright ugly
In the run up to Ramadan, Cairo’s streets are always alive with Muslims making preparations for the holy month and…
Is Oprah Winfrey about to launch her own food brand?
June 5, 2016
Is Oprah Winfrey about to launch her own food brand?
Oprah Winfrey-branded bread, cheese, beverages and even fish could be coming to a grocery store shelf near you.Last month, the…
Uber Bike launches in Amsterdam
June 5, 2016
Uber Bike launches in Amsterdam
Rideshare service Uber has come up with a unique solution to a uniquely Dutch problem: cars equipped with bike racks…
Scientists using smartphone app warn of ‘global sleep crisis’
June 5, 2016
Scientists using smartphone app warn of ‘global sleep crisis’
Social pressures are forcing people to cut back on their sleep, contributing to a "global sleep crisis," according to a…
Revolutionary hepatitis C drugs leave public health systems reeling
May 31, 2016
Revolutionary hepatitis C drugs leave public health systems reeling
They have brought hope to millions, drugs so revolutionary that they can cure hepatitis C and so expensive that neither…