Articles (Medicine)

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.


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.


Human Chimeras: One Body, Two Individuals
(Health and the Human Body)

Normally, each person is born with one blood type and one set of DNA; but, is this always the case? There might be two or more individuals inhabiting your own body without you even knowing! 


Youssef and the Biological Clock
(Life Sciences)

The biological clock is responsible for major changes in our behavior, mood, and body functions; every cell have something similar to a clock.


Anesthesia: A Giant Leap for Humanity
(Health and the Human Body)

In an operating room, an anesthesiologist injects a fluid in one of the patient’s veins, the latter loses consciousness; things were not that easy.


Memories: To keep or not to keep
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

A New Year, a new journal prompts to prepare for the future and reflect on the past year’s memories. We introduce how our brains store memories and recall them, and share small actions to cope with short-memory loss.


Click Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
(Chemistry: Our Life, Our Future)

The outputs of click reactions are similar to snapping Lego blocks together; if we want to build any shape, we will use the appropriate cubes, and the output will be the shape we first planned.


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.


The Arab Renaissance
(Human Civilization)

Using the Arabic language, which is without doubt the language of science for the human race, Muslims have achieved the miracle of Arab science.


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.


Innovative Face-Masks
(Technology and Inventions)

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of face-masks become a matter of urgency to keep abreast of the pandemic.


World Without Viruses
(Life Sciences)

If all viruses suddenly disappeared, the world would be a wonderful place for about a-day-and-a-half, and then we would all die.

Monkeypox
(Health and the Human Body)

After more than two years of the Coronavirus horror, another virus has hit the headlines all over the world, leaving people wondering whether this is the beginning of a new outbreak.


Secondary Education and Success Measures
(Education)

A top faculty, money, prestigious career, and happiness; all are measures of success as seen by many. 

This Is Hepatitis: Know It, Confront It
(Health and the Human Body)

Since its launch in 2010, this theme has witnessed great success because it focuses on the real-life impact of viral hepatitis.

Modified Zipper Method: New Hope for Guillain–Barré Syndrome Patients
(Health and the Human Body)

Guillain–Barré Syndrome is a debilitating postinfectious autoimmune disorder that impairs the Peripheral Nervous System neurons.


How Can We Perceive Our Environment?
(Health and the Human Body)

There are endless things that surround us, but how can we detect their presence?


Health Myths
(Health and the Human Body)

Popular heritage comprises myriads of health myths that have been passed on and believed though faulty and unscientific.


The Debate About Influenza
(Health and the Human Body)

At this time of year, we normally fear any possible viral infection. It is then crucial that we take a closer look at what Influenza really is, and how we can protect ourselves from it during the vacation.


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