Science & Technology

Smoking is a growing phenomenon despite its harmful consequences

Smoking is a growing phenomenon despite its harmful consequences

Tobacco smoking is today by far the most popular form of smoking and is practiced by over one billion people in the majority of all human societies   Tobacco smoking is today by far the most popular form of smoking…
Salt, one of the most important substances to your body

Salt, one of the most important substances to your body

  Salt is one of the important substances to the nerves, as it stimulates muscle contraction; this will also help prevent your muscles from cramping. Salt keeps calcium and other minerals in the bloodstream.  Salt is one of the important substances…
Physical inactivity twice deadlier than obesity

Physical inactivity twice deadlier than obesity

A new major study says exercise is beneficial for people of any age, warning that physical inactivity could kill twice as many people as obesity.  A new major study says exercise is beneficial for people of any age, warning that…
Diabetes is a growing and lethal problem, especially among Middle East countries

Diabetes is a growing and lethal problem, especially among Middle East countries

The number of sufferers of diabetes almost doubled over the past decade, and today afflicts 382 million. Much of that increase occurred in the Middle East. The number of sufferers of diabetes almost doubled over the past decade, and today…
Table sugar less toxic than fructose

Table sugar less toxic than fructose

A new research has found that all “added sugar” found typically in processed foods are bad but among them the fructose found in corn syrup may harm the health more than table sugar. A new research has found that all…
Study shows sedentary lifestyle made human bones lighter

Study shows sedentary lifestyle made human bones lighter

A new study showed that human evolution from hunter-gatherers to farmers has made the skeletal system lighter and more fragile, warning of health risks caused by a sedentary lifestyle to future generations. A new study showed that human evolution from…
Researchers try to explain link between red meat and cancer

Researchers try to explain link between red meat and cancer

A new research states that the presence of a type of sugar in red meat could be the main cause behind high risk of cancer associated with consumption of red meat. A new research states that the presence of a…
Study reveals long-term shift work may damage brain

Study reveals long-term shift work may damage brain

A large-scale study demonstrates that working antisocial hours is strongly associated with brain damage and cognitive malfunction.   The study warns that long-term shift work accelerates the aging of the brain and dulls intellectual ability. Scientists say that while the…
Russian company creates first mobile phone for Muslims

Russian company creates first mobile phone for Muslims

A cellphone solely for Muslims – with pre-installed Quran in Russian and Arabic and “prayer alarm” – is to go on sale in Russia from the end of November.     The cell phone is expected to become a popular…
Muharram apps help mourners fulfill spiritual goals

Muharram apps help mourners fulfill spiritual goals

Muharram apps, which are available for smartphones running on android and iOS platforms, make it easy for the generation of azadaars or (mourners) to catch up with their special prayers, read scriptures in their own language, and schedule their ziyarat.…
Back to top button