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Controversial study links fluoridated water during pregnancy to lower IQ
Health & Fitness

Controversial study links fluoridated water during pregnancy to lower IQ

A study published Monday linked consumption of fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, a finding…
Egyptian MP calls for energy drinks ban
Egypt

Egyptian MP calls for energy drinks ban

Egyptian Parliament Member Faiqa Fahim has called for a ban on the import of energy drinks, citing potential health risks…
Egypt launches ‘Bike for Every Citizen’ initiative
Health & Fitness

Egypt launches ‘Bike for Every Citizen’ initiative

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, headed by Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, will soon launch a national sports initiative under the…
WHO says e-cigarettes ‘undoubtedly harmful’
Health & Fitness

WHO says e-cigarettes ‘undoubtedly harmful’

Electronic cigarettes are “undoubtedly harmful” and should be regulated, the WHO said Friday as it warned against the use of…
Comprehensive Health Insurance System in Port Said launches
Health & Fitness

Comprehensive Health Insurance System in Port Said launches

The pilot operation of the comprehensive health insurance system in Port Said governorate started on Monday and is scheduled to…
Egyptian Women’s Health Initiative kicks off in 9 governorates
Health & Fitness

Egyptian Women’s Health Initiative kicks off in 9 governorates

Under the slogan “Egypt’s Women are Egypt’s health”, the first phase of a Presidential campaign to support women’s health began…
In border camps, Syrians rely on doctors in trucks and tents
Middle East

In border camps, Syrians rely on doctors in trucks and tents

AZAZ, Syria (Reuters) – The Syrian war has inflicted all kinds of hardships on Najwa Abdelaziz but she still manages…
Lower trust in vaccines among people in richer countries: survey
Health & Fitness

Lower trust in vaccines among people in richer countries: survey

People in Europe have the lowest levels of trust in vaccines, according to a global survey of public attitudes toward…
Light exposure during sleep linked to weight gain in women: study
Health & Fitness

Light exposure during sleep linked to weight gain in women: study

Women who sleep with the television or a light on in the bedroom may be more likely to gain weight,…
Modi healthcare scheme won hearts, and votes
World

Modi healthcare scheme won hearts, and votes

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationalist tub-thumping has been widely credited with his recent election win, another factor was one…
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