We live in a time of unprecedented access to information. And in this era of sheltering-in-place around the nation and the globe, the desire for news may be higher than ever — at least for some people. But do we really want all this information, all the time?Some may indeed prefer to think happier thoughts and maintain an… Read More »
Bullock carts were one of the earliest and most popular modes of transport in 19th- and early-20th-century Singapore. They served a variety of purposes such as travelling and transportation of goods.1 From 1867 onwards, such carts were slowly phased out with rising levels of traffic and the advent of mechanised transport. In the early days of tampons in Singapore,… Read More »
According to a number of studies, it’s been found that when people lose faith in God, their lives become miserable and they suffer from many psychological disorders. Western psychologists, therefore, have started treating patients through faith and declare that it is vital for remedy, happiness, and good life. All glory to Allah who revealed this fact ages ago… Read More »
The female reproductive system provides several functions. The ovaries produce the egg cells, called the ova or oocytes.The oocytes are then transported to the fallopian tube where fertilization by a sperm may occur. The fertilized egg then moves to the uterus, where the uterine lining has thickened in response to the normal hormones of the reproductive cycle. Once… Read More »
In a meta-analysis of 88 studies, we examined the association between soft drink consumption and nutrition and health outcomes. We found clear associations of soft drink intake with increased energy intake and body weight. Soft drink intake also was associated with lower intakes of milk, calcium, and other nutrients and with an increased risk of several medical problems… Read More »
Hot and dry weather is expected to prevail in Karachi for the next four to five days, Director Meteorological Department Sardar Sarfaraz said Friday. Safaraz said that the metropolis may experience hot, humid weather and there is likely to be a decrease in the speed of sea winds in the next couple of days. He said that Karachi… Read More »
According to the health department, Dr Sana Fatima was treating Covid-19 patients at Fatima Memorial Hospital. She was admitted to Doctors Hospital and Medical Centre on May 20 after testing positive for the virus and developing symptoms of its related disease — Covid-19. She died early morning today after her condition deteriorated, the department said. Fatima was also… Read More »
You have a lot of say-so in how you feel as you grow older — from your heart and eyes to your skin and bones. You can enjoy a better body by knowing what’s natural as you age and what’s not and by learning simple steps you can try to delay or lessen the changes. Your Heart Works… Read More »
The rule about taking medicines during pregnancy is simple: Always ask your doctor first. That includes questions about prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. You should definitely not take some medicines. For others — the yellow flags — your doctor may need to weigh the risks and benefits to you and your baby. Here is a basic guide: Avoid: Aspirin – unless specifically… Read More »
When it comes to paying for college, scholarships are the best form of financial aid, since they offer students free money that never needs to be repaid. But let’s face it: completing scholarship applications, especially the essays, can feel overwhelming. The scholarship essay is arguably the most important part of the application and should be well-thought-out. In this… Read More »