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The Rise of Insulin Resistance (1)
(Health and Diseases)

All of your body’s cells need energy; insulin is the key that opens the doors of the cells in your body. 

Personalized Medicine: Unlocking the Secrets of Individual Health
(Health and Diseases)

While we may share common experiences, such as exposure to the same virus, our individual responses can vary dramatically. 

What do you know about the Lymphatic System?
(Human Body)

Every year on 15 September, the world celebrates World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) to raise awareness of lymphoma.

Pet Friendly
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Pets are domestic animals kept for companionship and entertainment, as they are friendly and loyal. It is easy to own a pet, but it is challenging to take care of it.

Avian Flu
(Health and Diseases)

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on June 5 the first-ever case of a human infection with H5N2, a different strain of avian influenza. What is avian flu?

Occupational Safety and Health in Agriculture
(Education, Business, and Society)

The International Labour Organization adopts a strategy to improve occupational safety and health, and sets its standards and practices.

Ulcers: Undercover Enemy
(Health and Diseases)

We try to raise awareness of oral ulcers and importance of examination and treatment if turned cancerous, and maintaining oral health.

2023 Top Medical Research Achievements
(Health and Diseases)

A few days ago, we bid farewell to 2023; a year that witnessed numerous achievements in the medical field, we share some of them.

Best Foods To Build Up A Healthy Immune System
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Sadly, many people resort to dietary supplements although vitamins and minerals found in food sources are easier to absorb.

Health-Tech Gadgets: GPS Shoes
(Health and Diseases)

World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated on September 21 each year to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease which is a form of dementia that affects memory and impairs daily function. This condition is often regarded as a family disease due to the impact it has the relatives of the patient.

The Long-Awaited Virus-C Cure
(Health and Diseases)

There has been many speculations about recently discovered medications to cure hepatitis-C patients. Thus, it is our duty to shed light on and investigate the effectiveness of these medications, as well as the global efforts exerted to vanquish the disease in the very near future.

Where there is Smoke, there is Flame
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Smoking and vaping are but the two sides of the same coin; one might look healthier, but both are dangerous.

Do's and Don'ts for Diabetics Fasting during Ramadan
(Health and Diseases)

Is fasting safe for diabetics? If the answer is yes, then what are the rules they should follow so it does not affect their health negatively?

Food Misconceptions
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

People share and pass on many misconceptions about various eating habits; let us view some of them and discuss them in search for the truth.

Facts and Myths of Pregnancy
(Human Body)

Every woman is thrilled when she learns that she is pregnant, but common misconceptions can help anxiety sneak into her.

Rachel Carson and the Silent Spring
(Inventions and Innovations)

Marine biologist Rachel Carson is one of the finest nature writers of the 20th c. who challenged that humans could obtain mastery over nature.

Samia Eltemtamy: An Egyptian Scientist and Pioneer of Human Genetics
(Inventions and Innovations)

Children suffering from severe cases attracted Prof. Samia's attention, and she realized that genetics is the key to solving these mysteries.

Big Data for Sustainable Development
(Computers and Information Technology)

A lot of Big Data is being collected around the world; targeting achieving sustainable development goals for a better world and human life.

COVID-19: Bringing Inequality to the Forefront
(Health and Diseases)

The pandemic has highlighted all the problems and inequalities that have been plaguing the world; it has affected the rich and poor  differently.

Women’s Contributions to Scientific Discovery
(Inventions and Innovations)

Many women have made significant scientific discoveries that have contributed to changing the course of science.

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