By Esma Yerlikaya The Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award – otherwise known as the F31 fellowship – is a highly prestigious research grant designed to cover a graduate student's stipend and tuition. Beyond providing critical funding, being awarded an F31 fellowship serves as a significant acknowledgment of a researcher’s ability to … Continue reading Third Time’s the Charm: My F31 Fellowship Journey
Month: January 2025
Too Much of a Good Thing: Fluoride in Drinking Water
By: Abbey Rebok For over half a century, fluoride has been supplemented to drinking water to prevent tooth decay. While initially deemed as a major public health advancement, skepticism has been brewing over the necessity and safety of fluoridation. Critics of fluoridation suggest fluoride imparts an unnecessary risk to public health, while proponents boast of … Continue reading Too Much of a Good Thing: Fluoride in Drinking Water
Want to read an article about electrolytes? Na, K then.
By Gaelyn Lyons The other weekend, I took a trip to Target, my place of solace and self-care. As I passed the personal care aisle, I noticed a sale on Liquid IV, my go-to electrolyte powder for pre-run hydration. As I browsed the different aisles, I noticed bottles of Gatorade, packets of powdered Propel, and … Continue reading Want to read an article about electrolytes? Na, K then.
Tackling concussions head-on with safer sports equipment
By Louis Betz Approximately 80% of the United States population engage in sports and fitness activities. Engaging in athletics provides benefits to physical health, social behavior, and developing soft skills like leadership and teamwork, especially in adolescents and young adults1. Despite the benefits of sports, it is important to identify and minimize potential health risks, … Continue reading Tackling concussions head-on with safer sports equipment
The menopausal puzzle: piecing together hormones, health, and aging
by: Katie Kimbark The term “menopause” was first described in the early 1800s by French scientist Charles Pierre Louis de Gardanne.1,2 Despite its descriptions in the preceding millennia, he was the first to designate menopause as a medical phenomenon, distinct from any other stage in a woman’s life. Although women are often attuned to the … Continue reading The menopausal puzzle: piecing together hormones, health, and aging
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