Articles (Hygiene)

Coronavirus and Human Health
(Health and Diseases)

We must not underestimate the situation, thinking that infection is far from us, but we also should not panic; as a matter of fact, diseases attack as a result of stress and extreme anxiety. 


All You Need to Know about Jaundice
(Health and Diseases)

Jaundice is not a disease in itself; the yellowish skin normally refers to an underlying condition that needs immediate attention.

Do Our Bodies Contain Plastics?
(Human Body)

This question might sound weired; how would our bodies contain plastic while we definitely do not consume it?

Meningitis: A Life-Threatening Condition
(Health and Diseases)

Meningitis requires immediate attention, because the complications can be severe; luckily, there are vaccines to combat it.


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?


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.


Inventions that Make Our Day: Razors, Coffee, and Zippers
(Inventions and Innovations)

From the moment you wake up till you go to bed at night; do you ever stop to think about all the inventions you used during the day, and will continue to use every day? (Razors, Coffee, and the Zipper)

The Toilet: The One Invention No One Can Do Without
(Inventions and Innovations)

The idea that Mr. Thomas Crapper invented the first toilet in the 18th century is a common misconception. The fact is simple toilets have been used since Babylonian times. However, in 1596, Sir John Harrington, the poet and godson of Queen Elizabeth I, invented an indoor water closet that apparently had most of the basic features of today’s restroom, even a flush toilet. However, the invention was largely ignored by the rest of society.

Water Also Kills!
(Health and Diseases)

Around the world, millions of the poor hope to have a clean glass of water. This seems impossible as the problem of water sanitation increases especially in poor countries.


Supermalaria
(Health and Diseases)

If you are planning to travel to Southeast Asia, you have to be aware of mosquitos and the diseases they may cause. 

Chemistry of Summer
(Health and Diseases)

Becoming a science communicator has made me curious about the chemistry behind everything I use. As we approach the summer, I found myself compelled to how to enjoy it while staying healthy.


Blue Gold
(Earth Sciences)

Can you imagine your life without water? Of course not, life without water is impossible; we need water to survive.


Forever Young!
(Health and Diseases)

Getting wrinkles is a natural process; it is something we cannot avoid, and it starts happening in our twenties and thirties. Thankfully, there are affordable and effective ways to hold back the formation of wrinkles and keep our skin looking younger for a longer time.


The Deadly Dish
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The Egyptian Ministry of Health warns people every year from eating fesikh to decrease the risk food poisoning that may be fatal if not properly treated.


Chemistry and Beauty
(Health and Diseases)

Women pay a lot of attention to their looks without considering the potential harm of using some products for a long time, the result of which may be the destruction of their beauty, or even illness.


Summer Bites
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Having my legs and arms covered with insect bites indicates that summer has arrived. With summer’s heat, buzzing bees, marching ants, and swarming mosquitoes invade our world.


Personal Hygiene
(Human Body)

Personal hygiene is the gateway to a healthy life.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(Health and Diseases)

Doing repetitive acts that significantly interfere with daily activities and social interactions could be an indicator of suffering from OCD.


​Household Antiseptics: A Double-Edged Sword
(Education, Business, and Society)

Nowadays, household antiseptics are indispensable in any home, because of their great importance in sterilizing and sanitizing each part of it. 


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