Christina Curran

Biochemistry // Class of 2023

A look at a Northeastern professor’s contribution to cancer immunotherapy

We are often reminded of basic health mantras to decrease your risk of getting cancer such as wearing sunscreen, avoiding smoking, and being wary of carcinogens. It might surprise you to hear that increasing your caffeine intake might be added to the list. The concepts for this idea emerged in the early 2000s, when Michail […]

A look at a Northeastern professor’s contribution to cancer immunotherapy Read More »

This new screen may promote better outcomes for hypertensive diseases during pregnancy

This year in the United States, between 5 and 10 percent of pregnant people will face a hypertensive disorder related to their pregnancy. Although these conditions will often subside after giving birth, the most severe complications can lead to death of the fetus or the mother, according to Contemporary Ob/Gyn. The most common of these

This new screen may promote better outcomes for hypertensive diseases during pregnancy Read More »

Beyond the Freshman 15: The effects of a poor diet during early adulthood

There seem to be warnings everywhere about the short term consequences of a poor collegiate diet. Reminders about the importance of exercise and a healthy diet are plastered on the walls of freshman residence halls. The mere thought of the infamous “Freshman 15” seems to haunt the minds of every student at Stetson East’s dining

Beyond the Freshman 15: The effects of a poor diet during early adulthood Read More »