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Zika link to birth defects could be proven within weeks: WHO

Zika link to birth defects could be proven within weeks: WHO

The suspected link between the Zika virus and two neurological disorders, the birth defect microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome, could be…
Prosecutors investigating disappearance of 157 artifacts

Prosecutors investigating disappearance of 157 artifacts

Mohamed Ramadan, the supervisor general of the office of the antiquities minister, said the ministry had submitted a memorandum to the…
Not getting enough sleep? You’re probably on Facebook

Not getting enough sleep? You’re probably on Facebook

In a recent study by the University of California, Irvine, researchers found that a lack of sleep is linked to…
Enzyme could offer treatment hope for sleep apnea sufferers

Enzyme could offer treatment hope for sleep apnea sufferers

Scottish researchers have pinpointed an enzyme that helps speed up breathing when oxygen levels are low. This could offer new…
Burwell says no Zika virus cases passed by mosquitoes in continental U.S.

Burwell says no Zika virus cases passed by mosquitoes in continental U.S.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said on Wednesday that no cases of the Zika virus…
Major droughts count rises amid record-hot 2015: UN agency

Major droughts count rises amid record-hot 2015: UN agency

The UN agency specializing in reduction of disaster risks says the Earth faced more than twice as many major droughts…
Lego arm for disabled kids wins digital innovation prize

Lego arm for disabled kids wins digital innovation prize

A prosthetic arm made of Lego that disabled children can customise to their own needs won the grand prize at…
Twitter looks to outside help in fighting abuse

Twitter looks to outside help in fighting abuse

Twitter on Tuesday announced that it is pulling together a council of outside experts and organizations to battle abusive behavior…
Egyptian oncologist makes Forbes’ ’30 under 30′ list recognizing top achievers

Egyptian oncologist makes Forbes’ ’30 under 30′ list recognizing top achievers

Egyptian oncologist Yehia Abugabal was selected by Forbes magazine to be on the annual “30 under 30" list that recognizes…
Environment Ministry launches cleaning campaign in Wadi al-Rayyan

Environment Ministry launches cleaning campaign in Wadi al-Rayyan

The Environment Ministry has launched a cleaning campaign with one of the tourist hotels in Fayyoum's Wadi al-Rayyan protectorate in…
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