Articles (Health)

The Great Baby Sleep Debate (1)
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

When I first held my newborn girl in my arms, I pledged my life for her happiness, and I knew deep in my heart that I would do anything for her. 

Achilles Heel
(Health and Diseases)

Whenever I read this story, I ask myself: Is this part of the body really so vulnerable that the Ancient Greeks created a myth about it?


The Science of Smile
(Human Body)

Based on science, smiling changes the brain’s physiology and turns negative emotions into positive ones.

Anatomy of Myth (2)
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

What makes myths dangerous is that they are developed through verbal tradition, ironically, commonly believed myths are scientific.


To Feed or Not to Feed
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

One of the most important milestones in the baby’s first year is starting to eat solid foods. 

Around the World in Five Houses (2)
(Education, Business, and Society)

Although the building blocks of igloos are made of ice, their interiors can reach up to 40 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. 

Biodiversity and Human Health
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Human health is dependent on biodiversity and on the natural functioning of healthy ecosystems. 


The Sun: the Source of Life
(Earth Sciences)

In summer, we always complain of the Sun’s heat, sometimes wishing it would just disappear! Can we live or even imagine life without a Sun?


Wombs Can Hear!
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

The five senses of the embryo keep developing all along pregnancy. 


Around the World in One Day – Part II
(Earth Sciences)

Let’s resume our journey and see how trotting around the globe in one day would feel like.

Around the World in One Day
(Earth Sciences)

It is true that the world has become a small village thanks to technology but how trotting around the globe in one day would feel like.

Generosity Killed The Guest
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Can generosity kill your guests? Check this comic.

Most Famous Diets
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Diets have become more than just a means to lose weight; they are now a lifestyle for those who are seeking a healthy life.

The Taste of Culture
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

There is no doubt that food is an important part of any culture; in many ways, people express their heritage through food. 


Yoga and Weight Loss
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

For some people, yoga is an exercise associated with relaxation; yet, it burns a lot of calories, and promotes metabolism in general.

Promising Inventions by Young Inventors of Today
(Inventions and Innovations)

We need not worry, as the future generation of young innovators may change the world.


Healthy Fasting
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Although Ramadan is a great opportunity to lose excessive weight, most of us, on the contrary, gain weight at the end.


Laser Vision Correction Surgeries
(Health and Diseases)

Eyeglasses, followed by contact lenses, have been the most common vision correction option; however, over the past years, other options have evolved.


Cholesterol
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

We often hear about foods that are high in cholesterol, but we need to know what cholesterol is and why it has such a bad reputation.

She Against the World: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
(Inventions and Innovations)

A Pediatric Public Health Initiative was announced in 2016 to address the Flint community’s population lead exposure, thanks to Dr. Mona Attisha.


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