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First large-scale malaria vaccine trials for Africa
April 24, 2017
First large-scale malaria vaccine trials for Africa
A new malaria vaccine will be tested on a large scale in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi, the World Health Organization…
To have powerful brains we need this basic superfood – fruits
April 22, 2017
To have powerful brains we need this basic superfood – fruits
Humans likely developed large and powerful brains, researchers said recently, with the help of what is today the simplest of…
Young women with this disease may also develop an eating disorder
April 22, 2017
Young women with this disease may also develop an eating disorder
Young women suffering from coeliac disease, a chronic infection of the intestine triggered by eating gluten, may be at greater…
Can this ‘water bubble’ replace bottles?
April 22, 2017
Can this ‘water bubble’ replace bottles?
A biodegradable, edible capsule made from seaweed is aiming to eliminate plastic packaging waste. The alternative to plastic bottles is from…
UN honors Egyptologist Zahi Hawass as Culture, Antiquities Ambassador
April 21, 2017
UN honors Egyptologist Zahi Hawass as Culture, Antiquities Ambassador
The UN honored Egyptologist and former Egyptian Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass on Thursday for his role in protecting antiquities, on…
Epilepsy drug behind up to 4,100 ‘severe birth defects’ in France
April 20, 2017
Epilepsy drug behind up to 4,100 ‘severe birth defects’ in France
The epilepsy medication valproate is responsible for "severe malformations" in 2,15
Video: 350 additional artifacts found in newly-excavated Luxor cemetery
April 20, 2017
Video: 350 additional artifacts found in newly-excavated Luxor cemetery
An additional 350 artifacts have been discovered at Osarhat cemetery in Luxor, increasing the number of excavated artifacts at the…
Japan to fund, construct new Abou el-Reesh hospital project
April 20, 2017
Japan to fund, construct new Abou el-Reesh hospital project
President of Cairo University Gaber Nassar signed on Wednesday an agreement with Japan for the establishment of a new Abou…
Headphones company spies on listeners, sells information illegally: lawsuit
April 20, 2017
Headphones company spies on listeners, sells information illegally: lawsuit
Bose Corp spies on its wireless headphone customers by using an app that tracks the music, podcasts and other audio…
Rare tumor weighing over 2kg removed from patient in Aswan
April 19, 2017
Rare tumor weighing over 2kg removed from patient in Aswan
A female patient had a rare fatty tumor of peripheral nerves weighing 2.2kg removed from her back in a surgery by…