Merkin’s $400,000 prize for health startups
MIT and Harvard are hosting the Merkin Prize, supporting innovations in healthcare. Have a dream company to share? $400K in prizes.
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Nursing as a Profession to Change the World
There are few professions as under-appreciated as that of nursing. Nurses work long hours in sometimes chaotic environments, and yet they have to ensure that each patient gets the best care possible.
The 10 best marathons in the Middle East
Looking for adventure and sustainable travel? Run an ultra-marathon in the sand, or a half marathon around a Holy City. Marathon the Mideast.
CBD For Managing Pain – How Does It Work?
If you suffer from chronic pain, chances are that the idea of natural relief is very appealing. Find out how cannabidiol (CBD) can help manage your pain safely and effectively.
How to improve IVF success rates
Hyaluronic acid (HA) enhances the ultimate success of IVF.
What Is the Strongest CBD Flower You Can Buy?
CBD is magical anxiety relief to millions of people. It's the best of cannabis, without the high
Allergies & the Immune Systems of Children
Allergies aren’t absolute. You can identify them early and expose your child to them carefully to eradicate the reaction. It’s also very important to cultivate the immune system of children early on in their lives.
This gum makes sugar taste like overcooked vegetables
A new gum called Sweet Victory has been created for kids to stop sugar intake in people and children who can no longer say no to sweets.
Dr. Ryan Shelton Zenith Labs Research Director Shares 7 Ways Meditation Helps Mental Health
Some people find that meditation is a better solution for them. In this blog post, Dr. Ryan Shelton of Zenith Labs will discuss seven ways meditation can help improve mental health!
The Middle East & Addiction: Is It Being Ignored?
Right across the world there’s a growing problem with substance abuse and addiction, and the Middle East is no different.
What to Do About Always Feeling Sick
Are you feeling sick chronically - like all the time? Maybe it's post-covid or long-haul covid, maybe it's menopause or you are just run down. How can you cope?
How real and efficient are reverse aging methods?
NMN can be found in fruits and vegetables including avocados, broccoli, cabbage, edamame and cucumbers. Including these as part of your daily diet can increase levels of NMN. But the levels of NNM found in supplements is much higher than you could possibly consume through a natural diet.
What’s in season June
Middle Eastern markets are bursting with the color and aromas of summer's soft fruits. This is the guide to getting the most out of June.
Top 8 Natural Remedies to Fight Nighttime Anxiety
After Covid more and more people are noticing nighttime panic-attacks, including this author. Green Prophet looks at some natural solutions to help you cope.
Boosting THC in cannabis plant using a virus
Researchers have used a virus and gene editing system to boost the potent aspects of the cannabis plant
What’s in season May
Sour green plums the size of large marbles are in the local Middle East markets now, a seasonal favorite of the Iraqis. Eat them out of hand as a snack, sprinkling each bite with a little salt. The classic Iraqi way to cook them is to pair them with meat in a flavorful stew. And if you want to ask for them in Persian just say "Gojeh sabz!"
What Is Zantac and Can It Cause Liver Cancer?
A simple medicine to treat heartburn may be linked to cancer.
The Best Ways to Enjoy the Summer Weather
Summer staycations means saving money, keeping things simple and real. How about making your own sunscreen? It's healthier and toxin-free.
Diagnosis: Cancer – Now What?
Ground chaga for tea is believed to be a natural protection against cancer. But what do you do when the C word happens to you? There are some natural and non-medical ways for treating your health and peace of mind.
Scientists call for a plastic cap
Climate scientists call for a plastic diet, asking governments to cap production.
Tehran wins “world’s most polluted city” in April
The Iranian city now passes as one of the world's most polluted cities, as smog, dust and smoke overcomes it.
The wild dozen and why you should care about these plants
There are wild ingredients found in your home that are now under threat. Brazil nuts, argan oil, and shea butter are now classified among a dozen wild, threatened and at risk plants known as flagship species that need protecting.
Top Tips On How To Use CBD Products To Boost Sleep
Covid has created a lot of loss, pain, depression and anxiety. Some people have turned to safer self-medicating using CBD, others need help with harder problems.
Where to Find the Best Water Bong Online
The water bong is easily associated with a stereotype of "lazy pothead" but it's actually an important low-tech tool for administering cannabis as medicine to the elderly. It's clean, simple and easy to dose quickly and precisely, unlike ingesting which has slow release and sometimes overly powerful effects.
ED Diet: Best & Worst Foods
While it is far more common in older men, erectile dysfunction can strike at any age, and according to many urologists, it can happen for multiple reasons.