Post–Roe America is bleak. The dangers presented by abortion restrictions and inadequate sexual education are no longer possibilities but stark realities. Women bleeding in parking lots are forced to wait for death to come knocking before doctors in red states feel shielded enough from potential liability to treat them. At best, America’s reproductive landscape is […]
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It’s Friday night! The possibilities are endless, the drinks are flowing, and as the burn of the last shot fades away, so do the anxieties of its adverse effects in the morning. However, consuming alcohol is now being linked to much larger consequences than just a hangover. Former United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
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Asthma. We’ve all heard of it. Whether it be your friend who carries an inhaler in their backpack or the student in the back of the lecture hall who can’t stop coughing during flu season, almost everyone is familiar with this chronic respiratory condition. Characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways accompanied by acute
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10 years and a billion dollars. These are commonly cited statistics for the time and investment required to bring a new pharmaceutical drug or biologic to market. With this staggering cost profile, pharmaceutical companies look for opportunities with the largest product sales potential. This often leads them to prioritize investments in therapeutics for diseases with
Warm spring days are the best times to be outside, but they may involve the dreaded, surprising buzz of a bee’s wings close by. The tiny insects can be startling, causing people to recoil in fear and instinctively cover their ears. Many people share this unease toward these six-legged creatures that are 700,000 times smaller
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In 2023 alone, the United States experienced 56,580 wildfires, 90% of which originated from human actions such as cigarette use and campfires. Due to the rate at which wildfires occur, a great emphasis has been noted on the environmental and physical harm imposed on humans. Skin damage and cardiovascular diseases associated with wildfires have been
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Social media has seen a rise in popularity of pre-workout, a magical concoction that makes workouts feel effortless instead of exhausting. Pre-workout is a supplement that comes in the form of pill or powder, consumed roughly thirty minutes before a workout. Each pre-workout serving size is packed with vitamins, nutrients, and caffeine. Fitness content creators
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Implicit bias, perpetuated through medical education, is a key factor driving health disparities in the U.S. Medical education is an inherently biased process that disadvantages people of color, with these impacts carrying over into residency admissions. This lack of diversity is compounded by biased and outdated teaching that often does not adequately address racial disparities
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First used as a diabetes intervention, GLP-1 agonist drugs for weight loss purposes are sparking a larger conversation about body image, health and social attitudes. Many of these GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are becoming popular because they are now prescribed as a weight loss intervention due to their role in regulating blood
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