In many countries, they’re forced into marriage to retain their social status. In some cultures, they’re stigmatized. And around the world, millions of them live in poverty and endure violence.They are widowed women. And from the USA to Kenya to Nepal, they often find themselves lacking support, both emotionally and economically.Too often, their plight goes unnoticed. But despite… Read More »
Food can carry germs. Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces often when preparing any food, especially raw meat. Always wash fruits and vegetables. Cook and keep foods at proper temperatures. Don’t leave food out – refrigerate promptly. #2 Wash Hands Often One of the most important healthy habits to prevent the spread of germs is to clean your hands. Our… Read More »
Poultry is derived from the skeletal muscles of various birds and is a good source of protein, fat, and vitamins and minerals in the diet. Classification of birds Birds bred for poultry production are generally grown for a particular amount of time or until they reach a specific weight. Rock Cornish hens, narrowly defined, are a hybrid cross specifically bred to produce small roasters;… Read More »
About one in five people on this planet are Muslim, and most of them soon will be preparing for a month of fasting. The terminology for fasting in Islamic doctrine is “sawm.” For Muslims it means to abstain from eating, drinking and engaging in sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset. The only requirements for fasting in Ramadan are that one… Read More »
Bismillah hir Rehman nir RaheemThe life of our Prophets is not only an example for us, but its a lesson in an autobiographical way. Every Prophet who have ever treaded the earth left behind unanimous stories and lessons valuable than a mountain of gold. WE not only learn how to live our lives following their steps but we… Read More »
Dinshaway Incident, Dinshaway also spelled Denshawai or Dinshwai, confrontation in 1906 between residents of the Egyptian village of Dinshaway (Dinshawāy) and British officers during the occupation of Egypt by Great Britain (1882–1952). Harsh exemplary punishments dealt to a number of villagers in the wake of the incident sparked an outcry among many Egyptians and helped galvanize Egyptian nationalist sentiment against British occupation. In June 1906 a group of British officers agitated… Read More »
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 »