The impact of water and beverages on blood glucose level after meals
Should we consume beverages and water with food? In diets, whether for weight loss, maintenance, or managing blood sugar, we strive to minimize sudden spikes in blood glucose levels. So, what is the impact of drinking water during a meal on this process? One study [1]...
How to Spot Imposters in Political Forecasting: Professor Jiang as an example
A Chinese individual known as Professor Jiang, whose real name is Xueqin Jiang, has recently gained fame. He has issued several predictions, including a joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, a ground invasion of Iran by America, and the demolition of the Al-Aqsa...
Fasting in Ramadan, dehydration and its impact on our energy
As we live through the days of Ramadan this year, we read a lot on Facebook about the benefits of fasting for all body systems. The true scientific aspect of these claims is based on numerous fasting studies. However, there is a slight nuance: the vast majority of...
The black gold and our agriculture: Imminent Danger to Humanity
Whatever you may have heard about the rising temperature of the planet due to human industrial activity, it is only a small part of the picture regarding how we use fossil fuels, primarily oil. Our food depends fundamentally on oil, and oil is subject to numerous...
How Can Eye Movements Help Change Our Feelings Toward Memories?
Humans are not like a computer, as they do not only store information but emotions as well. The same is true when we pay attention to our surroundings; gaze is directed quickly based on our emotional responses. Scientists call this emotional context. For example, when...
Understanding lipids testing and clarifying its components: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL, HDL, VLDL
What do the different numbers we see in a cholesterol test result mean? What do low-density lipoproteins (LDL) represent, for example, and why should their results be low compared to the other high-density ones? Where is the cholesterol and what is it? How do the fats...
What is the Best Temperature for Humans to Live?
Scientific studies indicate that the temperature at which humans feel comfortable does not exceed 31°C. Despite variations based on numerous criteria, most perspectives based on the concept of thermal comfort are usually lower than 31°C. In the past, 35°C was...
When DNA Resolves What Testimony Cannot: How Genes Intersect with Justice in the Courtroom
Noor Jawad Al-Dulaimi (Iraqi lawyer) In 2024, an adult man stood before the Personal Status Court in one of the districts of Diyala Governorate, Iraq, holding an unfamiliar lawsuit—unusual in both its timing and its subject matter. He was requesting the court to prove...
Proving the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Through Brain Imaging
Is there a biological evidence on the efficacy of psychotherapy? Can we prove prove any changes by brain imaging studies that demonstrate the effects of talk therapy? Researchers from Emory University[1] identified specific brain activity patterns that could indicate...