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…
Author: Sherif El-Herraoui
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…
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…
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…
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 planning to join…
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…
October, or Pinktober, is breast cancer awareness month. This year, with Angelina Jolie’s startling revelation last May, the hype is all about prevention and specifically gene…
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.…
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…