Health & Fitness
Burn hospital founder Heba al-Sewedy defends proposal to donate skin after death
February 9, 2026
Burn hospital founder Heba al-Sewedy defends proposal to donate skin after death
The Founder and chairperson of the board of trustees of Ahl Masr Burns Hospital Heba al-Sewedy commented on Senator Amira…
Parliamentary proposal for ‘skin tissue donation’ sparks controversy
February 8, 2026
Parliamentary proposal for ‘skin tissue donation’ sparks controversy
A proposal by the Vice President of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, Amira Saber, to establish a national human tissue…
One engineer’s quest to reconstruct hope for breast cancer survivors everywhere
February 2, 2026
One engineer’s quest to reconstruct hope for breast cancer survivors everywhere
Katie Weimer, a biomechanical engineer based in Colorado, was challenged by her mentor to think bigger — to use advances…
$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.
December 9, 2025
$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.
International leaders and philanthropists, including Bill Gates, announced $1.9 billion Monday in funding to advance polio eradication, but a large…
Young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men: ‘We’re seeing a change’
November 23, 2025
Young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men: ‘We’re seeing a change’
CNN — Charmella Roark remembers the shock that stopped her in her tracks when she learned about her younger sister’s…
WHO warns of deadly virus outbreak spreading in Ethiopia
November 16, 2025
WHO warns of deadly virus outbreak spreading in Ethiopia
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that nine people in Ethiopia have been infected with the potentially fatal…
Egypt’s Health Ministry assures parents that Hand, foot, and mouth disease is not serious
October 1, 2025
Egypt’s Health Ministry assures parents that Hand, foot, and mouth disease is not serious
The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, assured that recent reports about some students at…
To protect your brain against dementia, start pedaling, study suggests
September 30, 2025
To protect your brain against dementia, start pedaling, study suggests
Cycling isn’t just good for the planet, your wallet and your fitness. Choosing this form of transportation for your errands…
Egypt to host the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships
September 16, 2025
Egypt to host the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships
The head of the Egyptian Paralympic Committee, Hossam al-Din Mostafa, announced that the World Para Powerlifting Championships will be held…
Coronavirus is now endemic, says Egypt’s Presidential Health Advisor
September 1, 2025
Coronavirus is now endemic, says Egypt’s Presidential Health Advisor
Egypt’s Presidential Advisor for Health and Prevention Affairs Mohamed Awad Tag-Eddin announced that the Coronavirus is now endemic worldwide, similar…