Obesity and Overweight: Causes, Risks, and Effective Solutions

Introduction Obesity and overweight are global public-health challenges that affect millions of people and strain health systems worldwide. Over the past three decades, the prevalence of excess body weight has accelerated in nearly every region, with major consequences for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and overall quality of…

Aloe Vera : A Medicinal Plant with Proven Healing Power

Introduction Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a succulent plant long prized for its medicinal, cosmetic, and nutritional properties. Native to arid and semi-arid regions and widely cultivated today across Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India, and beyond, Aloe vera’s thick, gel-filled leaves contain dozens of bioactive compounds that modern science…