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Study: Childhood Obesity Soaring in Arab World

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 12, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Geneva- A new international study has warned that childhood obesity has soared across the world and continues to do so in low- and middle-income countries, including the Arab world. The study led by Imperial College London and the World Health Organization (WHO) said...

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Scientists Finish Experiment to Mimic Astronauts’ Lives on Earth

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 20, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London- After an eight-month isolation on a remote dome in Hawaii, six scientists finished a study into how humans would cope living in a Mars-like environment. The study mainly aimed at understanding the human behavior during the long spatial missions like traveling...

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Study: Consumption of Higher Amount of Fat Associated with Lower Death Risk

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 31, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Barcelona (Spain) – Contrary to popular belief, consuming a higher amount of fat is associated with a lower risk of death compared to lower intakes, a Canadian study has found. However, a diet high in carbohydrates is related to higher mortality, although not...

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Study: Discrimination against Muslims is Increasing in US

by Abigail Hauslohner | Jul 27, 2017 | World

Washington- Anti-Muslim discrimination is common and on the rise — and so, too, are expressions of support for Muslims, according to a new study on one of the United States’ fastest-growing religious minorities. The Pew Research Center on Wednesday released the...

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Sperm Count Declining in Developed World

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 27, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Sperm count among men in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand has dropped by more than 50 percent in 40 years, according to research warning of fertility risk, though outside experts urged caution about the results. A review of data collected from nearly...