By Manzurul A. Sikder, M.D. New York, USA This was originally published in JAMMA in 2007 Foreword by Zia H Shah: The Holy Quran urges us to reflect on the Laws of Nature. It draws examples from cosmology, geology, biology and physics among other branches of science, as signs for […]
Written by Muhammad Azimul Haque “Like the Bee, gathering honey from different flowers, the wise man accepts the essence of different scriptures and see only the good in all” (Srimad Bhagavatam […]
(AP) MANILA, Philippines — Away from fans’ prying eyes, David Beckham took time out from soccer to share his experiences and listen to Filipino children struggling to rebuild their broken lives. “It’s so important to have a dream,” Beckham told the former street children Friday at a UNICEF-supported shelter in […]
Idris Aziz, a junior at Harris Stowe State University fell in love with Optometry when he began a biology research project in his major. He has been pursuing his passion for eye care ever since. Idris has written research papers and made presentations at conferences on the anatomy of the […]
Health authorities are investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis C in east and central China in which the reuse of needles by an unlicensed doctor is suspected as the cause. Read More…
New research from the US suggests that creative or original thinkers can be less honest and may be more likely to cheat than less creative people, perhaps because they are better able to invent excuses to “explain” their actions… [read article] Written by Catharine Paddock Editors Note: If creative thinkers […]
Source: TOI on line: While you may be making the utmost effort to eat healthy for the majority of your day, it is possible that there are the small daily mistakes you maybe making in your diet, which make weight loss, or weight management more difficult and a slower […]
Some might call skin the unsung hero of organs. It provides waterproofing, mediates sensation, guards against germs, and—as if that’s not enough—now researchers believe it may serve as a valuable […]
Source: Times of Inida Winter’s round the corner and everyone seems to be falling sick these days. While it’s easy to shrug it off, have you considered the possibility of winter allergies? How to avoid winter allergies (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) More:
Press Release TORONTO, ONTARIO— This month, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) posted a revision of their draft policy on “Non-Allopathic (Non-Conventional) Therapies in Medical Practice,” a […]
Muslims realize that all the detrimental consequences related to alcoholism are a proof that alcohol is the reason for numerous problems. The non-Muslims especially the Westerners have a convenient rationalization. […]
The tendency towards a healthy diet and the right amount of physical exercise are interlinked and often go hand in hand, a new study has suggested. According to researchers from Harvard University, an increase in physical activity is linked to an improvement in diet quality. 10 steps to successful weight […]
Shorter people could blame their lack of height on a shortage of genes, a study suggests. Height is largely passed down through families but scientists have so far only identified […]
Source:TOI A new study has found that people who wake up early are slimmer, happier and healthier than those who get up later in the day. Researchers at the Roehampton University concluded that those who fight the urge to ignore the alarm clock complete morning chores faster, pack their children […]
We’d like to think that IQ isn’t the determining factor for success in life. But psychology professors David Hambrick and Elizabeth Meinz recently wrote an Op-Ed for The New York Times, “Sorry Strivers, Talent Matters,” where they cite a few scientific studies that point to innate talent — not practice […]
Delhi has become the first state in India to provide “right to health care” for the school children. The new law passed to that effect will help in early diagnosis. It […]
OTTAWA — There’s a battle brewing over how to regulate the burgeoning natural health product market in Canada. The crux of the issue comes down to whether or not the products should have to undergo the same scrutiny as other pharmaceutical drugs in order to ensure consumer safety. Already 73 […]
You’ve heard all the health tips in regards to drinking water and how much: ‘drink 6-8 ounces of water a day’, ‘drink a gallon of water a day’, ‘drink water until your urine is clear’ and you’ve also heard ‘don’t drink too much water it can over work your kidney!’, […]
Written by Rupert Shepherd Source / Courtesy: Medical News Today It was the Japanese who first identified the problem in the 1990s, showing that a sudden shock or emotional stress can cause the heart to begin behaving as though it’s had a heart attack, even though there is usually no permanent damage. Now […]
Source: TOI Why is that whenever we feel upset or depressed about something, many of us automatically find ourselves reaching out for our favourite foods? Or why is a celebration always associated with a sweemeats or a chocolate? Comfort food! Yes, that is the answer to the above questions. […]