Herbal tea is not technically a true tea, as it does not come from the Camellia sinensis plant like green or black tea. Instead, it is an infusion made from…
Stress is a natural response of the body to challenging or threatening situations. While short-term stress can be helpful in motivating action, chronic stress has negative effects on both physical…
Confectionery, the art of making sweet treats, has a rich history that spans thousands of years and many cultures. What began as natural sweets like honey and dried fruit has…
Sugar has had a profound influence on human history, health, and economics. Its discovery dates back to around 500 BCE in ancient India, where people first learned to crystallize juice…
Sleep is a vital biological process that affects nearly every aspect of physical and mental health. Adequate, high-quality sleep supports immune function, emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and metabolism. Despite its…
Circadian rhythms are natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours. These biological rhythms are found in almost all living organisms, including humans, animals,…
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are one of the most debated topics in modern agriculture and food production. Advocates argue that GMOs offer solutions to hunger, crop diseases, and climate change,…
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne pathogen that became a global public health concern in the mid-2010s due to its link to severe birth defects. First discovered in 1947 in…
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne virus transmitted to humans by infected Aedes mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The disease is characterized by sudden onset of fever, joint…
The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by how quickly they raise blood glucose levels after consumption. It provides insight into how the body processes various…