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 This lack of diversity is compounded by biased and outdated teaching that often does not adequately address racial disparities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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According to the CDC, about 456,000 people in the US under the age of 17 have epilepsy. This equates to approximately one in 160 children who suffer from seizures. Some individuals can be treated with medication, but others may be drug–resistant, in which case doctors can recommend a hemispheric surgery. This type of operation stops
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For nearly 1.7 million Americans affected by type 1 diabetes, the thought of being free from a lifetime of insulin therapy is unheard of. However, a recipient of a new stem cell–based therapy is producing her own insulin less than three months after the injections. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder that destroys
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Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by rapid escalation of cell loss, a consequence of progressive decay of structure and function of neurons. Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurodegenerative condition in which central nervous system function is degraded. Atrophy refers to the death of neuronal cells which can have dramatic effects on an individual’s function.
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In nature, lightning is often a symbol of sudden change — raw, powerful energy that reshapes everything it touches. That same principle of harnessing electricity is finding its way into medicine. In the rapidly evolving world of medical technology, a groundbreaking innovation is reshaping the way chronic diseases are treated: bioelectronics. Imagine not a lightning
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From plunging into freezing cold ice baths to squeezing into compression socks, commercial methods to relax our muscles and minds have never been more abundant. Amidst these options, however, lies one that has piqued the interest of many scientists and consumers: sensory deprivation tanks. Otherwise known as “restricted environmental stimulation technique,” or REST, these pod–like
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The overwhelming prevalence of plastic in our day–to–day lives is no foreign concept. We have widely accepted its abundance in our environment, food, and now its infiltration of our bodies. Particles as small as 20 micrometers can reach organs such as the lungs and liver, and those as small as 0.1 micrometers are destined to
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