Articles (Health)

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.

Cookware Menace
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Nowadays, cookware options are endless; every couple of years or so, a new trend emerges in the cooking pot category.


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.

Healthcare in Your Pocket: How Health Apps Are Changing Our Lives?
(Computers and Information Technology)

Smart healthcare applications have become a cornerstone for positively changing our lifestyles. 

A Promising Cancer Immunotherapy
(Health and Diseases)

Can one drug treat more than ten types of cancer?

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.


The Healing Hands of Ancient Egypt
(Health and Diseases)

Have a cold? Take a pill. Have a headache? Take a pill. Have asthma? Here is an inhaler. 


Vitamin D: A Journey from Sunlight to the Chemistry of Life
(Human Body)

Vitamin D is known as the "vitamin of the Sun". Its initial and most effective source is exposure to sunlight.


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.


Hard Breast Lumps: Fears and Doubts
(Health and Diseases)

Have you ever felt a hard lump in your breast? Have you had doubts or fears about it?


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.



Muscles at Work
(Human Body)

We provide an overview of the types of muscles, and what sports can do.


Tips for Adolescents: Healthy Growth during Change
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Adolescence is one of the most important stages in the life of any individual. 

Breastfeeding vs. Baby Formula
(Health and Diseases)

Nowadays, mothers face great challenges to choose between breastfeeding and baby formula. 

An Eye-Opening Journey inside the Brain
(Human Body)

The brain is complex; even though we have discovered several facts about it and its functions, it still hides more within.

Weight Loss Injections: How Do They Work and What Are the Risks?
(Health and Diseases)

In the last few years, weight loss injections have taken center stage as a magical solution for weight loss.

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