THE DOCTOR IN YOUR FRIDGE
BY FAIZ SAULAT – Every 3 months my mother and father visit their doctor to monitor and discuss the status of their diabetes, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Specifically, my
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APPENDECTOMY VS. MEDICATION THERAPY
BY RALEIGH DURAN – For many people, the initiation of right lower quadrant pain and some vomiting elicits immediate dread over a trip to the Emergency Room and possibly the
Read moreTHE MILLENNIAL POLIO
BY OLIVIA WALLON – As the cold season is kicking into high gear, it is becoming more common to associate the common cold with fatigue and weakness, two symptoms that
Read moreA YEAR IN THE LIFE: MEDICAL SCHOOL CLASSES
BY GRANT MERCER – The first year of medical school is spent building a solid foundation of scientific knowledge, along with mastering basic clinical skills. Moving at a far faster
Read moreIT’S (NOT) MAGIC – GENETICALLY-MODIFYING MALARIA-CARRYING MOSQUITOES
BY EMMA ELLIS – Abracadabra. The word conjures images of long capes and studded wands, perhaps even of a furry bunny peeking its head out from a black top hat.
Read moreSHIFT FROM “SICK-CARE” TO “HEALTH-CARE”
BY MERRITT DANIELS – The United States spends more on healthcare than any other country in the world. Yet, the U.S. still ranks lower than several other nations in healthy
Read moreBRAIN FOOD: SCHOOL LUNCHES AND COGNITION
BY BEMSI WALLANG – Childhood is a precious, critical time. The brain is constantly developing and adapting to its environment. Physical growth, increased socialization, and a gradual, but certain evolution
Read moreA PERILOUS TREND
BY ERIC SANTANA – In 2017 a new trend that took our country by surprise, a dangerous and addictive electronic cigarette known as the Juul. For those who are not
Read moreTHE FUTURE OF THE FLU SHOT
BY ANA MEHRANIAN – It all starts with a scratchy throat, a few sniffles, and an unexpected sneeze or two. Before you know it, you can barely roll out of
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