How can we care for an aging population?
Why should we help the elderly? Chances are most of us have aging parents or grandparents, or both, and so we have a responsibility as...
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Suzy Salinas
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Circadian Rhythm and the Role of Melatonin
How is it that our bodies know to fall asleep and wake up at the same time everyday? The simple answer is light (or the absence of it)....
Aditi Bharambe
Aug 13, 20233 min read
Understanding Sleep Paralysis
What is Sleep Paralysis? Sleep paralysis is the sensation of feeling awake and conscious but being unable to move or speak while...
Scott Tarone
Aug 3, 20236 min read
Directed Evolution: Going from Millions of Years to a Matter of Days
Evolution, in general, functions on a truly massive time scale. For example, between the time the first fish swam during the Cambrian...
Ghaith Eljadid
Aug 2, 20232 min read
The Silent Killer: Understanding Ischemic Heart Disease and Its Impact on Health
Ischemic heart disease (IHD), also known as coronary artery disease, is a condition that affects the heart's blood vessels, leading to a...
Patrick Hylton
Aug 1, 20233 min read
Enhancing Medical Studies: An Exploration of 5 Effective Techniques for Medical Students
These study techniques are some of the most effective methods of studying and can prove useful for premedical and medical students.
Sameeksha Chandra Sekar
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Hemophilia B - "The Royal Disease"
Hemophilia B is a bleeding disorder caused due to the lack of Factor IX. Factor IX is a coagulation factor (clotting factor) that causes...
Farhan Iqbal
Jul 27, 20233 min read
Eczema: Uncomfortable in Your Own Skin
What is Eczema? My tablemate used to scratch his arm frequently, and he once shared with me that he had eczema. So, what exactly is...
Gideon Kipkorir
Jul 18, 20233 min read
Unlocking the Secrets of Genetics: Unraveling the Mysteries of Life
In the vast tapestry of life, genetics holds the key to our very existence. From the color of our eyes to our predispositions to certain...
Lilia Badaoui
Jul 15, 20233 min read
Is it misbehavior or is it simply ADHD?
What is ADHD? ADHD, also called attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a behavior disorder that is characterized by a combination of...
Ishwari Mulay
Jul 14, 20233 min read
What is Metabolomics?
Introduction: Cell proliferation, defense, suppression, and activation are all dependent on the minuscule chemicals or metabolites that...
Aditi Bharambe
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Donating Blood: Pros, Cons, and Everything in Between
Every day, around 41,000 blood transfusions are required in just the United States. To put that in context, every two seconds, an...
Kieran Solis
Jul 9, 20233 min read
Blood Pressure 101
Introduction At your next checkup, you'll likely get your blood pressure measured. This is for good reason, as blood pressure is widely...
Zara Rivers
Jun 21, 20232 min read
What is a Lumbar Puncture?
Overview A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure used to aid in the diagnosis of neurologic diseases and disorders of the central...
Isaac Lee
Jun 13, 20232 min read
What's Inside Your Medicine Cabinet? Pain Edition
Pain medications can be a lifesaver when you're in pain, but let's be real – they can also have some pretty wild effects. From the...
Rowan Martinez
May 28, 20232 min read
Why Antibiotics Are Miracle Drugs
This article dives deep into the science of antibiotics and their role in treating infections.
Rohan Gupta
May 28, 20232 min read
Hospital-Acquired Infections: A Focus on Viral Pathogens
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a major concern in healthcare settings, affecting millions of patients worldwide each year. These...
Scarlett Taylor
May 27, 20232 min read
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Find out more!
Anika Rao
May 27, 20232 min read
How We See the World in Color
Dive into the fascinating world of color vision and discover the amazing science behind it.
Karim Aziz
May 26, 20233 min read
Immunotherapy for Cancer
Understand how immunotherapy works to treat cancer, as well as it's benefits and limitations.
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