The Moods of the Heart
In different belief systems and cultures, the heart is associated with deep meanings. Despite this history, modern medicine…
Health & Medicine
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Green Fluorescent Proteins
Many animals, including squirrels and birds, bury their excess acorns or nuts in summer. When winter arrives and…
Recognizing the Alien
One of the most important preventative measures the human body can take against diseases is recognizing harmful things…
The Adaptive Immune System and Its Molecular Details
At some point in our lives, all humans have been infected by viruses. In most cases, the infection…
Misconceptions about Calories
How true are the calorie values written on food packs? Do different methods of preparation, such as boiling,…
At the Obesity-Immunity Crossroads
The worldwide prevalence and incidence of obesity has increased dramatically in recent decades. Oversized food portions, inactive lifestyles,…
Folk Religion Can Sometimes Grow Piety
In the modern world, large scale emigration has brought many Muslims into close contact with other Muslims from…
The Recuperation of Lost Brain Functions
The brain of a newborn baby grows and develops very quickly. Within the first three years of life,…
A Mystery Signal: Yawning
Humans were created to be aware of our surroundings. We pick up on what is happening around us,…
Black Cumin: A Prophetic Medicine
Studies on the curative aspects of black cumin (Nigella Sativa) has seen an exponential growth in recent years.…
Kangaroo Mother Care
Iwoke up to the sound of a phone ringing, which broke the night’s silence. I answered it while…
Antimicrobial Activity of Honey
Honey has been used by humans for millennia. It’s beloved by kids and adults alike. Honey is one…
How Much – if any – Alcohol is Safe?
Findings show that even though some findings have suggested health benefits for light alcohol consumption, risk of cancer…
Imitation Teeth: Implants
Our teeth were designed in a harmonious and organized fashion, just like each and every particle of our…
The Amazing Coordination in the Brain
The human brain coordinates between its halves. Because of this incredible communication and coordination, the brain is able…