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Proteins are one of the three major macronutrients found in our diet. It is a large molecule formed of one or more chains of aminoacids. The range is extremely wide, from a single chain to hundreds or even thousands. They are simply our body's building blocks. Proteins are everywhere, from our muscles, hair, skin and body organs to being an…

This week, the world is celebrating bone and joint week. And with the rise of all the sports enthusiasts out there, there is also a rise in sports injuries.…

Many happy returns! The Adha Eid is upon us and meat is on every table at almost every meal. Here's a quick guide for how to cook a perfect steak and enjoy…

October 15th is Global Hand Washing Day! What?! There's a global day for hand washing? Yup. You might think it's a no-brainer, but clean hands save lives. Regular hand washing with water and soap not only kills germs that would make you sick, it protects you from transmitting such germs to other surfaces and people and making them sick.…

So the Middle East has finally made a contribution to modern medicine and this time it’s a disease. The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is…

Being the world's largest mass gathering, the Hajj (annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca) raises many health concerns that require your attention if you're…

The human body contains about 100 trillion cells. 10 billion of them get damaged and replaced each day as the normal process of growth and repair or due to destructive processes, such as the interaction with a pathogen or a free radical. Free radicals are much needed by our immune system to combat microbial infections. However, their…

October, or Pinktober, is breast cancer awareness month. This year, with Angelina Jolie's startling revelation last May, the hype is all about prevention…

If you haven't heard of Zumba, it's probably time to get out from underneath your shell and check your nearest studio for the next Zumba class. Although…

This one is for the ladies - and actually, lady-lovers as well! The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt is hosting its third Pink Party on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Cairo Mariott Hotel in Zamalek. Enjoy fun music, Zumba moves and get informed about breast cancer. Such parties are held all over the world, with the aim of raising funds for cancer…