Articles (Health)

To Peel or Not to Peel; that is the Question!
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

I might not be a great cook myself, but I am without a doubt a big and loyal fan of the TOP CHEF show, particularly the Arab world edition. In one inspiring episode, the challenge was minimizing food waste; the competing chefs were tasked with making pumpkin-based dishes with minimum waste. The results were mind-blowing; a collection of creative and appealing dishes using the peel, the flesh, and even the seeds of pumpkins.


Health-Tech Gadgets: GPS Shoes
(Health and the Human Body)

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.


You are What You Eat: What are your nails telling you?
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Nails are often a reflection of our overall health or nutritional deficiencies.

You are What You Eat: Strong to the Bones
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Did you know that 99% of your body's calcium is stored in your bones and teeth? This calcium makes up your bone bank. Calcium is "deposited" and "withdrawn" from your bone bank daily, based on your body's need for calcium. If your daily diet is low in calcium, calcium is "withdrawn" from your bone bank. Bone is broken down to keep your blood calcium level normal. 


The Long-Awaited Virus-C Cure
(Health and the Human Body)

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.


You are What You Eat: Your Hair…Your Health!
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Not only does your hair form one of the important aspects of your personality, it also reflects your general health. It is very much vulnerable to the stresses and strains of your everyday life and also gets affected by the type and quality of food that you eat.


World Blood Donor Day: 14 June
(Health and the Human Body)

Do you remember the last time you donated blood? Millions of people need blood transfusions yearly and 54% of the recipients in low income countries are children below the age of five.


June 13: International Albinism Awareness Day
(Health and the Human Body)

In December 2014, the United Nations declared 13 June of every year as International Albinism Awareness Day.


When in Doubt, Pedal it Out
(Science and Sports)

Acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the bicycle, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 3 June World Bicycle Day.


Where there is Smoke, there is Flame
(Health and the Human Body)

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


A Tea Story
(Animal and Plant Life)

Imagine ordering your favorite cup of tea at the coffee shop, and the waiter replies: “Tea has gone extinct”! Can you cope with such a future?


Agricultural Pesticides: Q&A (2)
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

We usually hear contradictory views on agricultural pesticides, with much focus on their hazards.


Agricultural Pesticides: Q&A (1)
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

We usually hear contradictory views on agricultural pesticides, with much focus on their hazards.

The Curious Case of Tuna Fish
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Tuna is highly nutritious and incredibly beneficial to your body and can boost your health. However, some people question whether it is safe to consume tuna, and how much tuna should be consumed.


Safety First
(Science Everywhere)

Employees are a company’s greatest asset; just as companies preserve and maintain their equipment, it is a priority to keep their employees safe, especially those working outdoors.


Do's and Don'ts for Diabetics Fasting during Ramadan
(Health and the Human Body)

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?


Doping in Sports
(Science and Sports)

Performance-enhancing substances are strictly banned in sporting events; however, things have not always been the same.


Health-Tech Gadgets: Healthcare Texting
(Health and the Human Body)

Using simple tools, such as mobiles that people already own, they could boost people's chances of having better access to health care, and improving their quality of life.

Food Misconceptions
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

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.


A Healthier Ramadan
(Health and the Human Body)

Ramadan is a great opportunity to boost health benefits related to fasting; so how could Ramadan serve as a chance toward a better lifestyle?


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