The Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral two years ago, raising hundreds of millions of dollars, has helped identify a new gene behind the neurodegenerative disease ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s...
Celiac disease is the reason why so many people can’t eat bread. The disease is really an autoimmune disorder, meaning every time a patient consumes gluten — a common protein found in wheat,...
South Korean women and Iranian men are significantly taller than they were 100 years ago but Americans have barely grown, according to a new study Tuesday that reflects nutritional and environmental...
We have always known that biting nails harms our health. Next time, someone yells at you to keep your nails away from your mouth, and stop biting them, you can tell them about one of the...
Scientists revealed a “thrifty” gene variant Monday that likely helped Samoans store fat and survive in bygone lean times, but has made them among the portliest people in times of...
You might have seen the following video on social media this week, if you were living in Lebanon, or anywhere else in the world. Kathy, Rozine’s daughter talks in Arabic about her...
Cranberries: We often consume them in the form of juice or dried snacks, their tangy bitterness a refreshing taste. And while cranberries have been proven in plenty of past studies to treat urinary...
Many of us enjoy the odd alcoholic beverage, but what happens when we abuse alcohol and drink far more than the recommended limit? In a recent video, SciShow explained just how serious the effects...
Apricot is that kind of fruit you will find everywhere you go in this season, especially in the Mediterranean. Not only is it so tasty, but it also has numerous benefits, we will list for you. If...