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Kidney Health and Heart Risks: What Iranians Need to Know

January 4, 2025

Did you know that kidney disease affects around 13% of people worldwide? That's a lot of people dealing with something that's not always talked about. But why does this matter? Well, kidney disease can be pretty sneaky. It often comes with other health problems, like heart disease. So, why is this h

health

How Iran Stands Out in Dental Specialties

January 4, 2025

Ever thought about how dental specialties come to be? In Iran, it's a fascinating blend of culture, need, and innovation. This study dives into what shaped Iran's diverse dental specialties, which are quite impressive for a developing country. You might think advanced countries lead the way, but Ira

politics

US Hits Russia and Iran Groups with Sanctions for Election Meddling

December 31, 2024

On Tuesday, the US government took action against groups from Russia and Iran, accusing them of trying to interfere in the upcoming US election. The Treasury Department announced sanctions on an Iranian company linked to the Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Russian organization tied to the military

politics

Italian Journalist Jailed in Iran: What's Going On?

December 27, 2024

Italy has hit a snag in its international relations with Iran. An Italian journalist, Cecilia Sala, who works for Il Foglio, was arrested in Iran on December 19, marking the first time a foreign journalist has been detained since the harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. This is no small matt

health

The Struggle of Iranian Women: Infertility and Violence

December 22, 2024

Infertility can be tough on couples, causing all sorts of emotional and social problems. Some studies even link it to violence against women. This study took a look at Iranian women who struggle with infertility, focusing on how common violence is and what might be behind it. Sure, infertility is u

health

Iran's Medical Students Gather for Innovation

December 22, 2024

Imagine a place where young minds come together to shape the future of medicine. That's what happened at the 25th National and 11th International Annual Congress on Research and Technology of Iranian Medical Sciences Students in Urmia, Iran. This event took place from September 5th to 7th, 2024. Yo

technology

Drones Are Getting Bigger and Smarter in Ukraine's Skies

December 20, 2024

Believe it or not, drones have been buzzing around for quite some time. But it wasn't until larger models like the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-1 Predator came along that they became a big deal in modern warfare. Most military drones are small, though. Like the ones Ukraine uses to drop bombs on tanks. R

entertainment

Oscar Race: The International Film Contenders

December 18, 2024

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist of 15 movies vying for the best international feature film at the 97th Oscars. Over 85 countries submitted their films, but a few stood out and made the cut easily. These include French film Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard,

crime

Two Men Arrested for Exporting Tech to Iran in Deadly Drone Attack

December 17, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, two men have been arrested for their roles in a deadly drone attack that took place in Jordan earlier this year. One of the men, Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, is a dual Iranian-American citizen living in Natick, Massachusetts. The other man, Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, was ar

politics

Trump's Blunt Words on Israeli Hostages Un nerves Iran and Hamas

December 17, 2024

In the coming weeks, Iran and Hamas should pay close attention to what Donald Trump is saying. Just recently, Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform that there would be “serious consequences” if Hamas doesn’t free the hostages by his inauguration on January 20th, which could be interpreted as