Snack at Your Own Risk: FDA’s Shutdown Hangover
Yasmeen Kabaria The next time you twist open a jar of peanut butter, imagine this: somewhere in a dimly lit factory, conveyor belts are still running, but the inspectors who
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Is State Regulation of Social Media for Mental Health Necessary?
Prisha Dev Most people are aware of the negative effects social media has on mental as well as physical health including but not limited to anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, and
Read moreFaster Breeding With Haploid Cells
Simar Chahal Selective breeding in livestock has been around for a long time, however it is limited by time constraints and randomization. During meiosis, parents’ genes are randomly shuffled creating
Read moreEndometriosis: Recognizing a Widespread Women’s Health Issue
Giana Fernandes For many women, period pain is treated like an unavoidable part of life. Many hear that discomfort during a cycle is “normal,” and for some individuals, that may
Read moreThe Rise of AI Scribes: Are They Helping or Hurting Patient Care
Ashaar Bakshi In today’s world, AI has been spreading its reach across various industries, and medicine is no exception. Many companies have worked to create AI tools which aid in
Read moreThe End of the Government Shutdown and the Affordable Care Act’s Limbo
Lydia Kim On November 12, 2025, President Donald Trump ended the longest government shutdown in United States history. It spanned a total of 43 days and the president commented “we
Read moreChatbot As Your Therapist: States Rush to Regulate AI Therapy Apps Before They Cause Harm
Shevane Subramaniam Artificial intelligence is moving into one of the most humanized aspects of health care: emotional and mental support. Millions of people now turn to chatbots for reassurance, late-night
Read moreThe Paywall to Practice: How the Big Beautiful Bill Narrows the Path into Healthcare
Evelyn Lynch When most people imagine barriers to entering the healthcare profession, they may think of “weed-out” classes such as Organic Chemistry or Biology. What many people may not consider,
Read moreAddressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Klara Barfian Analyzing Efficacy of Approaches Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Over the past few years, vaccination rates have been declining globally. In fact, according to the Johns Hopkins School of Public
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