Life & Style
Medical marijuana: Good evidence for some diseases, weak for others
June 24, 2015
Medical marijuana: Good evidence for some diseases, weak for others
Moderate- or high-quality evidence supports the use of marijuana for some medical conditions, but not for others, according to a…
Consumer guide ranks London top holiday spot
June 24, 2015
Consumer guide ranks London top holiday spot
London tops a new ranking of the best holiday destinations in the world put together by US News & World…
El-Tabia Mosque, an architectural masterpiece
June 24, 2015
El-Tabia Mosque, an architectural masterpiece
The El-Tabia Mosque in Aswan has a distinct architectural style and is one of the largest and oldest mosques in…
Which destination has the world’s best food?
June 23, 2015
Which destination has the world’s best food?
For traveling foodies, local cuisine is as important as the destination itself when planning a trip. To highlight the most popular…
Millions of smokers may have undiagnosed lung disease
June 23, 2015
Millions of smokers may have undiagnosed lung disease
More than half of current and former smokers who can pass basic lung function tests may suffer from lung diseases…
Yoga event draws thousands, including UN chief, to Times Square
June 23, 2015
Yoga event draws thousands, including UN chief, to Times Square
About 17,000 people set out their mats and stretched into yoga exercises in New York's Times Square, including the United…
Women group lauds Alexandria’s appointment of female municipality head
June 23, 2015
Women group lauds Alexandria’s appointment of female municipality head
A women empowerment organization has hailed the appointment of Alexandria’s first female municipality head, calling for further similar decisions to…
3-D printed human skin is L’Oreal’s next big thing
June 23, 2015
3-D printed human skin is L’Oreal’s next big thing
Bioprinted human skin has been on the scene for some time, but L'Oreal -- yes, the cosmetics company -- is…
CPA bans Fox Chips commercial for child abuse
June 23, 2015
CPA bans Fox Chips commercial for child abuse
Egypt’s Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has suspended a TV advertisement for Fox potato Chips which recently aired, claiming it incites…
China’s dog meat festival raises hackles of fans and opponents
June 23, 2015
China’s dog meat festival raises hackles of fans and opponents
For many residents of China's southern town of Yulin, the peak of summer is the perfect time to get together…