Understanding the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu, According to Virologist Marc van Ranst

Understanding the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu, According to Virologist Marc van Ranst

Anyone who feels bad or sniffles at this time of year thinks they have ‘the flu’. Nonsense, says Belgian virologist Marc van Ranst. The flu is a serious disease that kills people. He explains how to notice the difference. “You cannot say when a cold started. Suddenly you’re sniffling and you notice that runny nose. … Read more

The Dangers of Nose Picking: Nosebleeds, Infections, and Alzheimer’s

The Dangers of Nose Picking: Nosebleeds, Infections, and Alzheimer’s

It is a very distasteful sight, but almost everyone (secretly) picks their nose sometimes. It seems like an innocent activity, but there are several reasons why it is better to stop this nagging. Nosebleeds, infections and boils… can they even give you Alzheimer’s? Bloody nose Picking your nose irritates and damages the mucous membrane, which … Read more

Safia Al-Omari Returns to the Spotlight: Cover Shoot and Women of Elegance Forum

Safia Al-Omari Returns to the Spotlight: Cover Shoot and Women of Elegance Forum

Cairo – Muhammad Ibrahim – The star, Safia Al-Omari, photographed a cover for an Arab magazine after an absence of 23 years. The last cover she photographed was “Al-Kawakib,” and the photo session was titled “Safia’s Eyes.” Photo session details: The photo session took two months of preparation. Safiya Al-Omari’s participation in the Women of … Read more

Lost Tool Bag Floating in Space: How to Spot it with Binoculars

Lost Tool Bag Floating in Space: How to Spot it with Binoculars

Two astronauts from the ISS took a spacewalk around their space station. They accidentally released a tool bag. It is now floating through space. And the great thing: you can see it with simple binoculars. It was astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara who left the bag behind during their trip through space. It is … Read more

The Link Between Obesity and Neurodegenerative Disorders: New Study Findings

The Link Between Obesity and Neurodegenerative Disorders: New Study Findings

Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, a new study warns. Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have discovered a link between obesity and insulin resistance in the brain. The team found that a diet high in sugar leads to insulin resistance in the brain, … Read more

The Shocking Video of Kylie Jenner Without Filters and Photoshop

The Shocking Video of Kylie Jenner Without Filters and Photoshop

Mirna Walid – Beirut – A video was circulated of reality TV star Kylie Jenner without filter and Photoshop during her presence at the latest events on the red carpet, and her skin appeared very tired as if she was much older than 26 years, which caused shock to a large number of followers. This … Read more

Key Insights from the Argentina Fintech Forum 2023: Digital Credit Trends and Analysis

Key Insights from the Argentina Fintech Forum 2023: Digital Credit Trends and Analysis

During the most important fintech event at the national level, specialists from the credit reporting company revealed several key data about the sector The Argentina Fintech Forum 2023 began, the event that brings together the main industry leaders, which will take place this Tuesday, November 7 online and on Wednesday the 8th in person. Con … Read more

Lebanese artist Elissa defends artistic activities amid calls for solidarity with Gaza

Lebanese artist Elissa defends artistic activities amid calls for solidarity with Gaza

Al Khaleej 365 newspaper: The Lebanese artist Elissa called for not “outbidding” the “patriotic” artists, against those who demand that Arab artists “stop their artistic activities and express solidarity with the civilian victims in Gaza.” Elissa said, in a tweet on her account on the “X” platform: “During the height of the war, the artists … Read more

The Health Benefits of Coffee: What Dutch Researchers Have Discovered

The Health Benefits of Coffee: What Dutch Researchers Have Discovered

Enjoy your cup of comfort, because coffee is healthy. Dutch researchers now also have this demonstrated. And you don’t even have to stick to one cup. No, more is better. Until about four cups then. Scientists from Wageningen University and UMC Groningen examined more than 80,000 test subjects, most of whom liked a coffee. They … Read more

The Life and Legacy of Syrian Actor Khaled Taja: The Anthony Quinn of the Arabs

The Life and Legacy of Syrian Actor Khaled Taja: The Anthony Quinn of the Arabs

Mirna Walid – Beirut – Today marks the birth anniversary of the late Syrian actor Khaled Taja, a veteran Syrian actor of Kurdish origins. The Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish called him the “Anthony Quinn” of the Arabs. Taja was born in the Rukn al-Din neighborhood, in the city of Damascus, in 1939. He began his … Read more