By: Elise M. Rizzi We’ve all been there - you wake up with a pounding headache, stuffy nose, body aches, chills, the whole nine yards. You head to the store to see what meds you might be able to find to help. The pharmacy aisle (Figure 1) is so overwhelming, with bright labels and long … Continue reading OMG! What’s with all these OTCs?
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Raw Milk: A Game of White Russian Roulette
By Christina McAninch Figure 1. White, luscious, and perfect for bacterial growth. Source: Women's Healthcare Once upon a time, drinking milk was a game of Russian roulette. Prior to the 1800s, milk was produced in small dairies as close as possible to the consumer, minimizing transportation time while maximizing freshness and reducing the risk of … Continue reading Raw Milk: A Game of White Russian Roulette
Chonkus! The Cyanobacteria that Could Save the Planet
By Makenzie Nolt Figure 1. 24 1-billion-dollar disasters that occurred in the United States through October 2024. Sourced from National Centers for Environmental Information. In 2024, there were seemingly never-ending weather- and-climate related disasters (Figure 1). The increased frequency and severity of these devastating events is the consequence of climate change, driven by elevated emissions … Continue reading Chonkus! The Cyanobacteria that Could Save the Planet
Third Time’s the Charm: My F31 Fellowship Journey
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
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
Polio’s Resurgence Under Genocide: A Public Health Crisis Ignored
By Ikram Mezghani Imagine waking up with a sudden fever that leaves your muscles aching, and as the days pass, moving your limbs becomes impossible. For much of the early 20th century in the United States, that was a reality for many patients who contracted polio. Poliovirus is a highly contagious but often silent disease … Continue reading Polio’s Resurgence Under Genocide: A Public Health Crisis Ignored
Got Milk? The Science Underlying Lactose Intolerance
By: Alexandra Evans As children, we are told to drink milk to develop strong bones. However, approximately 70% of the global population are lactose intolerant, which means they lack the ability to digest lactose in milk-containing dairy products.1 Lactose is the predominant carbohydrate, or sugar, found in milk, as well as its main energy source. … Continue reading Got Milk? The Science Underlying Lactose Intolerance
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