Micro-Wars
18 Jun 2021
Vaccines are the great hope of today’s COVID-19 crisis. But what about infections like dengue, for which vaccines don’t offer a simple solution? Nina and Nana discuss a novel approach.
Posts tagged with “health”
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A Gut Feeling
02 Feb 2021
Nina and Nana discuss startling new discoveries about the impact of gut microbes on mental health.
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Forever Young
29 Dec 2020
Science has found the secret to staying forever young but it’s a bitter pill for Nana to swallow. Read on to find out about it.
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Citrus Shock
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Gene Queens
10 Oct 2020
Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna won the Nobel prize in Chemistry this year for their seminal research that has enable precise gene editing. Nina and Nana tell you all about it.
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Hurdles Along The Milky-way
10 Sep 2020
Nina and Nana discuss the prevalence of lactose intolerance and the evolution of the lactose persistence gene.
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The Soldiers of Humanity
15 Aug 2020
The soldiers of humanity were drafted by evolution. They love what they do and often find it fulfilling, but they deserve compassion and respect as they battle pain, fatigue and a host of physiological problems.
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Xenophobia. Yikes! It's Different.
21 Jul 2020
Xenophobia, fear of those different from us, is too often the root of much evil. This article explores what we learn from Frankenstein, Star Trek and evolutionary biology.
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The Hurdles of Online Primary School
11 Jun 2020
In the midst of a global pandemic, one can’t help wondering, are online classes really necessary for primary school kids?
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COVID-19: Experts Brainstorm For Solutions
01 May 2020
From hydroxychloroquine and BCG vaccinations, to blood thinners and pulse oximeters, scientists have left no avenue unexplored. Simultaneously, universities and labs are working intensely on developing a vaccine. So here are somethings one should know.
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March Of The Virus
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Quick And Easy Noddles Recipe
28 Mar 2020
A quick and easy recipe, for slightly soupy vegetable noodles. Flavorful, healthy, non-spicy and rich in anti-oxidants. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.
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Corona: The Bittersweet Ironies
20 Mar 2020
These have been a strange few weeks. A crisis can bring us together, even when it isolates us.
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Entertaining Kids In Confinement
17 Mar 2020
No school, no classes, no movie theaters and no malls. No kid festivals and play centers either. The kids are home for at least two whole weeks. So what do we do with them?
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Chew On That!
19 Dec 2019
It's Christmas season. Have you got Christmas gifts for your loved ones yet? Nina has, and it's all quite bizarre. Her reasons for choosing the gift are even more astounding! We have a Christmas gift for you too. Of course, it's an interesting fact or discovery. But what? Read on to find out ...
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Haha Or Aha?
06 Nov 2019
Is laughter really the best medicine, or is there a dark side to it? Can you be funny without making fun of someone or something? Nina and Nana discuss these philosophical questions and share a few of their favorite jokes.
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Growing Pains Is Back With A Bang
25 Sep 2019
Growing Pains has been published by Rubric Publishing and I spoke at the launch about my writing journey. Check out the launch video and the purchase link for the book. The paperback is now available through amazon. Yipee!
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Kicked Out!
14 Aug 2019
This sports month Nina And Nana discuss football. Or is it soccer? Why is it called that? What's with American football and using hands? Where do the Chinese come in to it? And what on earth do pigs have to do with it all? Read on to find out the answers to these puzzling questions and more!
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Bloodless Tests
12 Jun 2019
Nina and Nana discuss how upcoming technology may make it possible for you to regularly monitor your overall health form the comfort of your home without drawing blood!
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Snakes And Rods
27 Mar 2019
Have you ever wondered why health-care is associated with a snake or two entwined on a rod? Nina and Nana discuss the importance of snakes to ancient Greeks which may help you figure it out. Read on to learn about snake venom, worms, and to get a sneak peek in to the entertaining family drama of Greek Gods.
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4 Yummy Creative Sandwich Fillings
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The Problem Solver
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Sexual Dysfunction
29 Oct 2018
Sexual dysfunction may be embarassing to talk about, but living in denial can have far reaching effects on marital and family life.
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Growing Brains Cause Growing Pains
08 Oct 2018
Teenage years are trying times for kids as well as their parents. Nothing seems to make sense and for a long time the strangeness of this phase of life has been attributed to hormones going wild. But the hormones are not the only major changes taking place. Modern imaging techniques have revealed that the brain undergoes a huge transformation during adolescent years, and understanding these changes may help us understand teens better.
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Hiccup High, Hiccup Bye
25 Sep 2018
How many techniques have you experimented with to cure a bad case of hiccups? There are numerous things people have tried in desperation, much to the amusement of onlookers. Hiccups may seem trivial and amusing, but intractable hiccups can be quite serious. So let's see what Nina and Nana have to say on the subject.
