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<p>Iran people news, Read the latest news on Iran's society, including developments in sciences, education, universities, and students, along with stories about Iran health sector.&nbsp;</p>

  • Iranian traditional medicine recommends combination of garlic and lemon for strengthening cardiovascular system. The combination must be taken daily to prevent blocked arteries and heart attacks,…

  • The vice president of Iran Drug Control Headquarters said that 1% of school students are falling victims to drugs. Alireza Jazini said 'this does not mean they are addicted' however, they…

  • Despite all the efforts by the health care system in the past three decades, non-infectious diseases such as stroke, heart disease, cancer and accident-related deaths are taking lives on a huge…

  • MPs agreed on a plan to allocate $500 million to Imam Reza (A.S) Fund to help cover costs of marriage for young couples. Asghar Norollahzadeh, fund president told ISNA that the amount would be…

  • Make it a point not to miss family dinners to connect with your kids and help them cope with cyber-bullying.

    Like traditional bullying, cyber or internet bullying can increase the risk of…

  • The deputy health minister has announced the ministry's plan for dental care services for children under 14 and pregnant women in the current Iranian year, started March 21.

  • Secretary of Iranian Association of Iodized Salt Manufacturers said about 50% of the iodized table salt available in the market is adulterated and not of standard quality.

    Domestic…

  • The chief of Iran cyber police said cyber crime victimizes a person every 12 seconds around the world.

  • Scientists have come up with a method in which food and agricultural waste is used to produce green plastics so that the problem of oil products wastage and disposal of wheat bran are solved to…

  • Weight gain and vitamin deficiency among students are the consequences of poor nutrition in schools. Fruits are the best snacks for school children, said Dr. Masoud Kimiagar, nutrition specialist…

  • The largest German university scientific delegation is visiting to discuss mutual cooperation with Iranian universities, said Deputy Minister of Science for International Affairs Hossein Amoli.…

  • More than 40% of scientific advancement in the Muslim world comes from Iran, head of Human Resource Development workgroup at Nanotechnology Development Headquarters said.

  • Chicory plays a significant role in the production of liver cells and is a rich source of Vitamin C; therefore it can help eliminate chronic liver diseases, according to studies.

    Extreme…

  • Good news for many a single woman desirous of adopting children. The State Welfare Organization (SWO) is now allowing unmarried women over the age of thirty to adopt; something that once was the…

  • It is possible to clone animals; however, cloning is a very expensive procedure requiring huge budget allocations and research work, said Dr. Hamid Gourabi, head of Royan Institute.

    He…

  • An official in the Ministry of Health announced an increase in pay for medical residents and interns. Dr. Amir Hussian Ziaee told ISNA the salary they receive is not adequate considering the drop…

  • Neglect of Gavkhuni wetlands in Isfahan Province has proved expensive. Without water, the wetlands are drying up leading to the threat of salt storms.

  • Around 70% of adults over the age of 20 in Tehran are either obese or overweight announced president of Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences…

  • Infants who sleep on animal fur may be less likely to develop asthma later in childhood, new research suggests.

    The study appearing in Health Day News website included more than 2,400…

  • Dr. Mohammad Esfehani, pediatric oncologist, warned about the negative effects of Wi-Fi installation at home, including headaches and Tinnitus.

    Placing mobile phone close to the heart will…

  • Genetic factors and nutritional deficiency in iron, zinc and protein are among the most important reasons for slow wound healing.

    As a rule superficial scars and bruises shouldn’t remain on…

  • A recent NASA satellite record of temperatures in Lut desert in Iran shows it is the hottest place on earth. With temperatures as high as 71 °C, Lut is aptly called the 'Pole of Heat on Earth.’…

  • An official at the ministry of health warned against overloaded backpacks and said the ministry has plans to raise awareness about the healthy weight of schoolbags for children. 

  • Babak Yektaparast, an official at the Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) has denied Iranian women are anemic. 

    Eighty percent of the women don't have anemia. Unfortunately, such…

  • Fatemeh Razi Abadi, contagious diseases specialist at Tehran University of Medical Sciences announced that polio vaccination coverage is higher than 97 percent in the country and since 2001, no…