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Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study

Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study

Genetic mutations that can be blamed for unusually high cholesterol are far rarer than previously thought, existing in only about…
‘Secret Keeper’ statue in Alexandria square collapsed: official

‘Secret Keeper’ statue in Alexandria square collapsed: official

The people of Alexandria were surprised Sunday by the disappearance of the statue of the "Secret Keeper" from downtown Alexandria,…
As Ebola flares up, Guinea plans to vaccinate contacts of survivors

As Ebola flares up, Guinea plans to vaccinate contacts of survivors

Guinea will soon vaccinate people who have come into contact with more than 500 men who have recovered from Ebola,…
Statin, blood pressure drug slash health risk in those with hypertension

Statin, blood pressure drug slash health risk in those with hypertension

Patients with high blood pressure and moderate risk of heart disease slashed their long-term risk of heart attack and stroke…
No matter how you take it, coffee can decrease the risk of colorectal cancer: new study

No matter how you take it, coffee can decrease the risk of colorectal cancer: new study

A new US study has found more evidence for the health-giving properties of coffee, finding that more than 2.5 cups…
Google introduces image search using emoji…but will it stay?

Google introduces image search using emoji…but will it stay?

In what is most likely an April Fool's special by the tech giant, users of Google Photo can now search…
No clear results yet from Radar scans of Tutankhamun’s tomb: Minister

No clear results yet from Radar scans of Tutankhamun’s tomb: Minister

Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany said on Friday no clear outcome was reached after the radar scans of King Tutankhamun's tomb.
First 3-D image of Zika virus could speed vaccine hunt

First 3-D image of Zika virus could speed vaccine hunt

US researchers announced on Thursday the first three-dimensional map of the Zika virus, an advance that some hope will speed…
Major study confirms moms’ smoking changes fetal DNA

Major study confirms moms’ smoking changes fetal DNA

Women who smoke while pregnant may harm their babies by chemically altering the DNA of the developing fetus, a major…
Complacency on Ebola may leave vaccine work unfinished: experts

Complacency on Ebola may leave vaccine work unfinished: experts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola emergency over, but action is still needed to fully develop effective…
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