The same chemical process that turns a baking cake golden brown is at work aging your body’s cells. Over decades, your tissues, baking steadily at 98.6 degrees, slowly accumulate compounds called advanced glycation end products, or AGEs, as sugars interact with protein and fat in the bloodstream. The buildup of AGEs is a hallmark of […]
Muscat: Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) said that it received and monitored 1,479 human rights cases during 2025, and managed to find solutions in accordance with national laws and international conventions. The committee studied the cases and provided legal advice and guidance to the individuals involved, directing them to the official mechanisms available to pursue their […]
Understanding inflammation – and above all, how to regulate it – is one of the great medical challenges of modern medicine. Its role as the first line of defence is crucial. It occurs when the presence of infectious agents triggers an inflammatory response. As well as hindering the entry of viruses and bacteria, this acts […]
Allergies are miserable. Your eyes water, your sinuses hurt, and your nose somehow turns into both a leaky faucet and a clogged drain. The culprit? Depending on the season, it’s the trees, grass or weeds releasing pollen into the wind. Your first allergy attack can seem to come out of nowhere. But in many cases, […]
