Three experimental Zika vaccines protected monkeys against infection from the virus, an encouraging sign as research moves into studies in people.

Egyptian comedy actor Ahmed Helmy will be back on the silver screen in the near future after two years of absence, according to details of an upcoming release.

A total of 50 military soldiers and conscripts have participated in a cleaning campaign called “O My Beautiful Country” in al-Wadi al-Dadid (New Valley) governorate, Youm7 reported Sunday.

Two new studies published this week have provided yet more evidence to suggest that staying active as we age, through working or volunteering, can promote both physical and mental health and wellbeing, especially in seniors.

The Antiquities Ministry is making improvements to tourist facilities at the Giza pyramids site, aiming to have preparations complete by the end of September.

Egypt's iconic band, known for singing covers in 1960s throughout the 1980s will reunite on 17 August at the opening of the 25th edition of Citadel Festival for Music and Singing.

Consuming a high-fat diet during pregnancy can influence the community of microbes living in a baby's gut, according to new research published in the journal Genome Medicine on August 9.

A boat-shaped hulk of steel and glass at the foot of the world’s tallest tower, Dubai’s new opera house is set to boost the cultural life of the Gulf’s business hub.

Of all the classical, traditional and contemporary art forms coming from India, Kathakali is probably the most visually striking. This captivating art form blends theatre, dance and pantomime, combining devotion with culture.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan tweeted Friday that he gets detained at U.S. airports "every damn time" after he was stopped at the Los Angeles International Airport.

Some of America's greatest leaders in history have had mental health problems and it may have helped in times of crisis, psychiatrists and psychologists said.

Acupuncture could be beneficial in improving the memory loss known as mild cognitive impairment, a condition that precedes dementia, according to a review of studies by Chinese researchers.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter Friday to express his annoyance at being detained by US airport immigration authorities for the third time, saying the experience "really, really sucks".

Radiant and full of energy -- this is the impression that one gets when meeting 46-year-old Ghada El-Khodari. A few years ago, at the age of 39, El-Khodari decided to give up her English-to-Arabic translation work and become an aerobics trainer. Today, she runs one of the largest gym and fitness centres in Cairo’s Zamalek district.

The number of visitors to museums around Egypt in the last week of July reached 32,497, with an income totaling EGP 745,533 ($84,431), the secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities announced.

Controversy has erupted on social media over news that Egyptian stars Khaled Abol Naga and Basma are currently starring in the American TV drama series scripted by Gideon Raff. According to The Guardian, Raff is an "Israel-born [writer and director], living in Los Angeles, where he attended the American Film Institute."

Assistant Minister of Solidarity Alaa el- Din told Youm7 that there is a huge turnout by youth to participate in the “Our Future is in our hands” Project that has kicked off this week in eight governorates.

Acupuncture could be beneficial in improving the memory loss known as mild cognitive impairment, a condition that precedes dementia, according to a review of studies by Chinese researchers.

The awards for the 9th National Theatre Festival were handed out by Culture Minister Helmy El-Namnam at the closing ceremony held at the Cairo Opera House's Great Hall on Tuesday night.

An Indian photographer is enjoying a fabulous Italian honeymoon — without his honey.

Gabès Film Festival will honour the late iconic Egyptian director Mohamed Khan.