"Advocating for Global Health: My Insightful Journey at the 2024 Advocate to Vaccinate Summit in Washington, D.C." I recently had the privilege of participating in the “2024 Advocate to Vaccinate Spring Summit” in Washington, D.C., organized by Shot@Life, an advocacy campaign of the United Nations Foundation working to ensure that everybody has access to vaccines…
Mental health is an important part of overall health & well-being and vital part of our lives. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. About 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021 (57.8 million people). Covid-19 pandemic added to the increase of the cases. Now more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults…
Every year, about 800,000 people in US have a stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. There are two major types of strokes: Ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic strokes are about 87% of strokes. They occur when blood supply to the brain is blocked mainly caused by thrombosis…
While you may be aware that retinol can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, you may not know much about this miracle element. Retinol is a form of vitamin A. As such, it is a member of the group of chemicals known as retinoids. In addition to reducing the appearance of wrinkles…
YOU ARE NOT GIVEN HUMAN RIGHTS; YOU ARE BORN WITH IT AND YOU DO NOT NEED AN APPROVAL FROM ANYONE TO HAVE THEM.” Human Rights are rights inherent to all human beings with no exception. Someone can violate your human rights, but they cannot take them away from you. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
The technology has improved and enhanced our lives tremendously. It provided expanded security, enhanced communication, and increased information and it will continue to evolve. But is technology always good for us? Social media is part of the technology that we have today, and it is an integral part of our everyday lives. While social media…
Although there may not be a strong correlation between dental care and heart disease, increasing evidence suggests they maybe linked. People with artificial heart valves or heart valve diseases have to be very cautious especially if they have gum disease or periodontitis. Gum disease and periodontitis can increase the risk of bacterial infections in the…
“Popper”, is a slang term used for drugs of the chemical class called alkyl nitrites. They are used mainly for recreational use or sexual enhancement. These types of products come in liquid form, and they are not made to be consumed but rather inhaled. However, ingesting or inhaling these chemicals is unsafe and can be…
Houston Lebanese Festival organized by the American Lebanese Cultural Center is one of the largest festivals in USA held annually in Houston, Texas. The festival celebrates culture, tradition, and history of Lebanon and showcases Lebanese heritage, traditional folkloric dances, dabke performances, music, and Lebanese cuisine including a family friendly actives and entertainment. This year’s festival held…
Human Trafficking, also known as modern slavery, is a global problem and one of world’s fastest growing and most profitable crimes, affecting 40.3 million humans worldwide with an estimated profit of $150 billion annually according to International Labor Organization (ILO). Human Trafficking happens everywhere, and no country is immune from it and it goes beyond…