December 2015
Ministry of Health: 88% of Iranians Have Unhealthy Diets
A recent report from Iran's Ministry of Health reveals that 88% of the population has unhealthy diets, contributing significantly to early deaths and non-communicable diseases.…
Temporary Marriage: A Problem or a Solution?
The article discusses the prevalence of temporary marriages in Iran, which account for 20% of all marriages, as reported by the Welfare Organization. It raises…
Female Clerics in Iran Suffer from Food Poverty
Female clerics in Iran are facing severe food poverty and insufficient support from their seminaries, as highlighted by Mahmoudreza Jamshidi. With over 60,000 women studying…
20 Percent of Marriages in Iran are Temporary
Shirin Ahmadnia of the Welfare Organization reported that 20% of marriages in Iran are temporary, indicating a shift in family structures. This trend is attributed…
Farajollah Selahshour Paralyzed Due to 'Medical Error'
Farajollah Selahshour, a prominent Iranian director, has become paralyzed due to a medical error during his lung cancer treatment. He has called attention to the…
Iraq Elects Beauty Queen After 43 Years
Iraq has elected its first beauty queen in 43 years, Sheema Qasim Abdulrahman, amid significant social media controversy, including death threats against contestants. This event…
Hossein Alizadeh: If Someone Responds to Insults, They Belong in a Corner of Prison
Hossein Alizadeh, a renowned Iranian musician, criticized the government's censorship of music and the insults directed at artists, stating that responding to such insults could…
Post-Menopausal Disorders and Neglect of Treatment
A recent study reveals that over half of post-menopausal women experience untreated vaginal issues, which negatively impact their emotional well-being and sexual relationships. Experts stress…
The Relationship Between Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy and Autism in Children
A new study suggests that pregnant women using SSRIs in the later stages of pregnancy may have a higher risk of giving birth to children…
Genetic Manipulation and Ethical Considerations
Researchers have developed a new, simpler method for genetic editing, raising both excitement and ethical concerns within the scientific community. While this technology could potentially…
Iran's National Youth Organization: Marriage Has Become the Fourth Priority
The Iranian Ministry of Sports and Youth reports that marriage has fallen to the fourth priority among youth, down from first place in 2003. Factors…
Environmental Organization Official: 18 Million Zagros Trees Have Died
Iran's Environmental Protection Organization has reported the loss of 18 million trees in the Zagros region, highlighting a severe decline in biodiversity and the risk…
28% of Tehran's Adolescents Under 18 Have Had Sexual Experience
A recent study reveals that 28% of Tehran's adolescents under 18 have had sexual experiences, with significant implications for relationships and mental health in Iran.…
Third Yellow Card Issued to Minister of Industry and Trade by Iranian Parliament
The Iranian parliament issued a third yellow card to Minister Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh for his dual role in multiple companies while serving as a minister.…
Third Yellow Card for Minister of Industry
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, received a third yellow card from parliament for holding multiple company board memberships while serving as a minister.…
Scientists Warn About the Consequences of Human Genetic Editing
At an international conference in Washington, scientists warned against the irresponsible use of gene editing on human embryos for therapeutic purposes until safety issues are…
Elimination of Humanities Education in Regular Public Schools
The Iranian education system will no longer allow enrollment in humanities fields in regular public schools, directing students instead to specialized Farhang high schools. This…
FBI: California Shooting Was a Terrorist Act
The FBI has classified the recent California shooting, which resulted in 14 deaths, as a terrorist act. The attackers, Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik,…
1.3-Meter Decrease in Caspian Sea Water Depth Over 20 Years
The Caspian Sea's water depth has decreased by 1.3 meters over the past 20 years due to reduced rainfall and rising temperatures, according to experts.…
Decline of Iran's Groundwater Increases Drought Speed
Iran's groundwater levels are declining significantly, leading to land subsidence and increased drought threats. The Alborz province has identified thousands of illegal wells and is…