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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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Facts and Myths of Pregnancy
(Woman and Child)

Every woman is thrilled when she learns that she is pregnant, but common misconceptions can help anxiety sneak into her.

Rachel Carson and the Silent Spring
(Scientists and Inventors)

Marine biologist Rachel Carson is one of the finest nature writers of the 20th c. who challenged that humans could obtain mastery over nature.

Samia Eltemtamy: An Egyptian Scientist and Pioneer of Human Genetics
(Scientists and Inventors)

Children suffering from severe cases attracted Prof. Samia's attention, and she realized that genetics is the key to solving these mysteries.

Big Data for Sustainable Development
(Science Policy and Ethics)

A lot of Big Data is being collected around the world; targeting achieving sustainable development goals for a better world and human life.

COVID-19: Bringing Inequality to the Forefront
(COVID-19 Pandemic)

The pandemic has highlighted all the problems and inequalities that have been plaguing the world; it has affected the rich and poor  differently.

Women’s Contributions to Scientific Discovery
(Scientists and Inventors)

Many women have made significant scientific discoveries that have contributed to changing the course of science.

Cancer: It is a Manmade Disease
(Health and the Human Body)

Cancer is Manmade! Yes, cancer, mankind’s deadliest and most elusive enemy, was ironically created by humans as declared by a study.

Important Applications Revealed by the Coronavirus Crisis
(Technology and Inventions)

We do not realize that our use of mobile phones and tablets is limited until we discover more fascinating options, applications, and settings.

A Lockdown Generation (2): The Psychological Impacts of the Coronavirus on University Students
(Education)

Universities were locked after the outbreak of COVID-19; even though things seemed bright, for many distant learning was not that easy.

Caudal Regression Syndrome
(Health and the Human Body)

As the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is set to end today, we recall its lavish opening ceremony and its extraordinary star Ghanim Al-Muftah, who has one of the rarest disorders known as caudal regression syndrome.

Allergies: The Downfall of the Immune System
(Health and the Human Body)

It is amazing how our immune system acts as an internal army against any external invasion; however, this army can sometimes be the threat itself.

Me, My Health, and the Environment
(Environment and Climate Change)

A clean environment is essential for human health and well-being, but pollution remains a major source of health risk throughout the world.

Tampering with Nature and the Rise of Pandemics
(Environment and Climate Change)

Diseases have come and gone, but others originated in animals have stayed; our relationship with nature is something that we need to examine.

Malnutrition: A Growing Threat
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Lack of food leads to malnutrition, which causes damage to the functions of the body, and is common in the poorer and developing countries.

Mind Your Mind
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

Over the years, mental health disorders have been surrounded by a net of misconceptions and myths that are far from reality.

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