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Cancer now No. 1 killer in 22 states, ahead of heart disease
Health & Fitness

Cancer now No. 1 killer in 22 states, ahead of heart disease

Cancer is becoming the No. 1 killer in more and more states as deaths from heart disease have declined, new…
Drinking coffee tied to lower risk of death
Life & Style

Drinking coffee tied to lower risk of death

In a 10-year U.S. study, people who drank coffee regularly were less likely to die of many causes, including heart…
Hypertension in pregnancy linked to future heart disease
Health & Fitness

Hypertension in pregnancy linked to future heart disease

Women who develop high blood pressure or gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face a greater risk of having these conditions…
Quieting down might save billions in heart disease costs
Health & Fitness

Quieting down might save billions in heart disease costs

In the loudest parts of the US, reducing hazardous noise levels - a risk factor for high blood pressure and…
Bullied kids have higher risk of adult obesity and heart disease
Health & Fitness

Bullied kids have higher risk of adult obesity and heart disease

Victims of childhood bullying are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults and have a higher risk of…
Critics say move to put heart stents on insurance off-beat
Egypt

Critics say move to put heart stents on insurance off-beat

At the time when Health Minister Adel al-Adawy announced last month the inclusion of stents as part of the health…
Egypt scientists to develop nanotech treatments for heart disease
Egypt

Egypt scientists to develop nanotech treatments for heart disease

World renowned heart surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub said he will collaborate with Nobel Laureate Ahmed Zewail to research nanotechnology-based treatments…
Study: Egyptians most vulnerable to heart disease at early age
Egypt

Study: Egyptians most vulnerable to heart disease at early age

Egyptians are the most vulnerable to heart disease at an early age compared to people elsewhere in the world, according…
Medical society launches initiative to save cardiac patients
Egypt

Medical society launches initiative to save cardiac patients

The Egyptian Cardiology Society has launched a new initiative to save cardiac patients from sudden death, said Dr.Mohamed Sobhy, head…
Sunday’s papers: Sudan’s elections, more 6 April arrests
Egypt

Sunday’s papers: Sudan’s elections, more 6 April arrests

International news dominates today with the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski yesterday and the start of Sudanese elections today.Al-Akhbar…
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