Parents are among the most important people in the lives of young children.1 From birth, children are learning and rely on mothers and fathers, as well as other caregivers acting in the parenting role, to protect and care for them and to chart a trajectory that promotes their overall well-being. While parents generally are filled with anticipation about… Read More »
Following our reveal of the world’s top medical schools in 2021 – part of the QS World University Rankings by Subject – we have taken a look at recent research activity at universities around the world, to see which institutions are at the forefront of the global research effort into COVID-19. Using data compiled in collaboration with our research partners Elsevier Scopus, we… Read More »
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy red patches covered with white scales. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis can’t be passed from person to person. It does sometimes happen in members… Read More »
The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas is one of our top priorities. To keep you informed, we provide security updates on travel.state.gov and embassy and consulate websites, and send out Alerts when you enroll in our free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). The actions we take depend on the nature of the crisis. In some instances, we may provide information… Read More »
Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux Indian chief who fought against being relocated to an Indian reservation. He took part in the Battle of Little Big Horn. Who Was Crazy Horse? Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux Indian chief who fought against removal to a reservation in the Black Hills. In 1876, he joined with Cheyenne forces in… Read More »
In France, a new law could seriously restrict women’s rights to wear headscarves in public, and there are fears that it will entrench Islamophobia Last October, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, laid out the vision behind a new, deeply controversial bill. The government claimed a minority of France’s estimated 6 million Muslims were at risk of forming a… Read More »
Looking for beauty quotes about the amazing life that is all around us, all day long, that we overlook? Let us know your favorite quote about the natural beauty of life in the comment section below. What are the benefits of reading these beauty quotes? For many, beauty has a very narrow definition. They look at the physical… Read More »
Have you ever heard of the Zaqqum tree? God says in the Quran:“Its clusters are like the heads of demons.”سورہ صافاتThe tree grows north of the Saudi city of NajdZaqum is the name of a tree which has a very bitter tasteStinky and milky juice when brokencomes outInflammation occurs when the body is infectedThe comparison is between the… Read More »
What is a personal statement? A personal statement supports your application to study at a university or college. It’s a chance for you to articulate why you’d like to study a particular course or subject, and what skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field. If you’re applying for an apprenticeship – you probably… Read More »
For many of us, our mother is the most important woman in our lives. She has given us the ultimate gift, the gift of life, and will nurture us from infancy onwards. When it comes to describing this woman, words simply fall short, but we can still try. Here are 30 words to describe Mom, and why she… Read More »