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10 dream trips every traveler should experience
August 26, 2015
10 dream trips every traveler should experience
There are two types of vacations. The ones we take once or twice a year to recharge and reconnect with those…
Holidaymakers, Marsa Matruh, and pumpkin seeds
August 26, 2015
Holidaymakers, Marsa Matruh, and pumpkin seeds
In Egypt, when mentioning your travels to the coastal city of Marsa Matruh, many will ask you to bring white pumpkin…
Women, minorities still underrepresented in medical specialties
August 26, 2015
Women, minorities still underrepresented in medical specialties
Too few women and minorities are entering certain medical specialties in the U.S., researchers say. Diversifying the physician workforce may be…
Skipping blood pressure pills may raise heart failure risk
August 26, 2015
Skipping blood pressure pills may raise heart failure risk
Patients who frequently fail to take prescribed blood pressure-lowering medications may be more likely to wind up hospitalized for heart…
Dental device promises pain-free tooth repair
August 26, 2015
Dental device promises pain-free tooth repair
A filling is one of the most common procedures carried out by dentists.
An aspirin a day – for years – may keep colon cancer away
August 26, 2015
An aspirin a day – for years – may keep colon cancer away
Taking one or two baby aspirins a day for at least five years was tied to a lower risk of…
Court turns down petition on Facebook ban
August 25, 2015
Court turns down petition on Facebook ban
The Administrative Court in Cairo turned down on Tuesday a lawsuit demanding social networking giant Facebook to be banned in…
Study examines development of emotional eating in children
August 25, 2015
Study examines development of emotional eating in children
By imposing dietary restrictions or using food as a reward, parents could make their children more prone to overeating in…
Dementia cases to nearly triple by 2050
August 25, 2015
Dementia cases to nearly triple by 2050
The number of people with dementia worldwide will nearly triple from 47 million today to 132 million in 2050, a…
Inspired by boats, Eliasson’s circle bridge opens in Copenhagen
August 25, 2015
Inspired by boats, Eliasson’s circle bridge opens in Copenhagen
A pedestrian bridge designed by Olafur Eliasson has opened in Copenhagen, inspired by the Danish-Icelandic artist's childhood in Iceland. Reminiscent of…