Articles (Diseases)

Chemistry of Smoking
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

As you observe a cigarette burning, it might seem like you are just watching the simple combustion of dry plant matter. In reality, however, you are looking at a complex thermochemical reactor operating under extreme physical conditions; as the temperature at the glowing tip can reach nearly 900°C. Within this confined space, the tobacco does not just evaporate; it undergoes an incredible molecular decomposition and restructuring process, which transforms simple organic components into an arsenal of over 7,000 chemical compounds in a matter of second.


Living in Social Media and Life-Threatening Disorders!
(Health and Diseases)

Social media has created a fertile environment for interactions and engagement, and has allowed people to share moments of their life with others.  However, we should peel away this glamorous surface and dig under the surface that hides an alarming aspect of this glittery story, which could harm youth mental health seriously.


Irritable Bowel Syndrome: When your Digestive System Expresses Anger
(Health and Diseases)

Each one of us has their own way to express anger, but have you ever thought what happens when your digestive system gets angry? How does it express its annoyance? 


Magdi Yacoub's Miracle: A Dream Come True
(Inventions and Innovations)

In 2021, the prevalence of the most common valvular heart diseases together was estimated at about 84 million cases globally.

Is it time to get rid of your reading glasses?
(Health and Diseases)

Vizz, an eye drop, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating presbyopia.

Crohn's Disease: A Hidden Message from Your Digestive System
(Health and Diseases)

Crohn's disease is a chronic disease that affects the digestive system, causing inflammation in its tissues.

Can Sports Lower Cancer Risk?
(Health and Diseases)

Could sports be the key to combating prominent contemporary diseases, such as cancer?


Rethinking Antidepressants: A Silent Healer or a Hidden Harm
(Health and Diseases)

The word “depression” is not a simple one; yet, it is often used too casually by people who are just feeling a shift in their mood


Could We Return to the Pre-antibiotic Era?
(Health and Diseases)

Imagine a world where going to the hospital for a simple surgery is a death gamble.


Hypochondriasis: The Delusion of Sickness
(Health and Diseases)

They would check their vital signs dozens of times everyday, relentlessly searching for symptoms of chronic or dangerous diseases. Despite doctors assuring them that they are free of illness, they continue to seek medical evaluation because they suffer from hypochondriasis.


Herpes in Children vs. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
(Health and Diseases)

For parents, it can be unsettling to see blisters or sores on their child's skin or in their mouth. 


Rare Health Disorders
(Health and Diseases)

Some people suffer from health disorders that you may not have ever heard of before.


Split Between Fact and Fiction
(Health and Diseases)

Almost all of us know about Dissociative Identity Disorder through movies and stories. It is basically a mental disorder in which two or more independent and distinct personality systems develop in the same individual. 


Top Causes of Back Pain: Disc Herniation
(Health and Diseases)

A herniated disc is not just a health issue, but it also affects our lifestyle; prevention is the best option to maintain a healthy body and for a better life.


Smartphone Pinky and Thumb: Do Your Fingers Need a Rest?
(Health and Diseases)

You might have heard of a pinky promise; a gesture that indicates making a sincere promise both parties should keep, but have you heard of the term “smartphone pinky”?

 


Helicobacter Pylori: The Silent Stomach Invader
(Health and Diseases)

There are several reasons for obscure stomachache, one of which is a hidden enemy that would be the H. pylori, which we explore in this article.


The Brain in Your Belly
(Human Body)

Our gut is home to a vast community of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome; this interesting community plays a vital role in our health.


Water Filters
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Out of all the water on Earth, freshwater makes up about 3% only; yet, is it really safe to drink?


The Farthest COVID-19
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Although COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease, the presence of infected people around animals may allow the virus to jump from humans to new animals.

Food for Healthy Bodies: A Glimpse from Arab Heritage
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Food is the key to healthy bodies; this is why the Arab heritage is abound with manuscripts that tackle the cure of many diseases using food.


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