Science Square (Issue 169)
The Forgotten History of Sleeping in Two Shifts Zaria Gorvett. The forgotten medieval habit of ‘two sleeps’. BBC,…
Health
80 articles
Electronic Cigarettes: Safe or a Trojan Horse?
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is a device that heats liquid nicotine and flavorings so they can be inhaled.…
Feeding the Body and the Spirit: Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Biology
The careful manager in the cell Hidden inside almost every cell is a small sensor called mTORC1. It…
Science Square (Issue 167)
How Digital Scans Are Helping Kids Get Faster Dental Care Schulz-Weidner, N., Schraml, E.M., Frodermann, T. et al.…
The Allergy of the Soul: Resisting Sin in a World of Temptations
You love spring! When spring finally arrives, you throw yourself out to enjoy days getting longer, flowers blooming,…
Red Blood Cells and Anemia
Blood is a miraculous fluid within our body. With millions of cells flowing in the blood system like…
The Concept of Gratitude
Happiness is a primary goal for all of us – a goal to reach and maintain in our…
Alcohol and Birth Defects: What Is the Father’s Responsibility?
I remember my father once warning a distant cousin who used to drink a lot. “Son,” my father…
Intermittent Fasting, Ketogenic Diets and Neurological Disorders
Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years throughout the history of mankind, driven by various motives such…
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
“… We have made your sleep for rest.” (78:9) Sleep is necessary for a healthy life. It is…
Imbalance in Bowel Movement
A balanced lifestyle is a must for a healthy biological, mental, and spiritual life. We need balance in…
A True Public Health Story
“Nearly 1 in three public health employees say they are considering leaving their organization within the next…
Healing with Spices
Spices, generally used for seasoning foods, can also be used for killing microbes. As people opt for foods…
Counseling Muslim-American Youth
A day thinking about what could happen, should happen, or what might have been is a day missed.…
Black Cumin
“Black cumin is healing for all diseases except death.” Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Studies on the positive effects of…