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Opinion: Weight loss drugs highlight the flaws of the US healthcare system

Culture, Health, Opinion, World / /

In recent years, the production of weight loss drugs has exploded across the United States. Though these drugs have promising potential in combating the obesity epidemic in the United States, I worry these drugs will widen healthcare inequities for the very patients who need access to weight management care the most.  In clinical studies, injection-based […]

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Using your shoes to step over your roommate’s line                   

Culture, World / /

It is something you don’t think about until you see someone else do the opposite. Cultural influences play a large role in what seems normal, impacting even small decisions like what to do with one’s shoes. For those who lived their entire lives taking their shoes off before going inside their house, it may seem

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The Ikigai of the cell: Unveiling the mitochondrial theory of aging

Biology, Health, World / /

Imagine the sun-kissed shores of Okinawa, where residents embrace the Ikigai philosophy — a lifelong pursuit of purpose intertwined with passion, skill, and societal contribution. This idyllic island serves as a testament to the potential for extended, vibrant lives. Now, let’s embark on a journey, into the microscopic realm of cells, where the mitochondrial theory

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The end of the eclipse

Culture, Space, World / /

For centuries, the rare cosmic occurrences known as eclipses have both inspired and terrified onlookers. Signs of both spiritual and scientific marvels, solar eclipses have often coincided with major historical events, sometimes even rewriting their outcomes. According to ancient records, for example, a great shadow descended over a battle in 585 BCE between the Lydians

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Live fast, die young: The mysterious life of Australia’s sex-crazed marsupial

Biology, World / /

Guys literally only want one thing. Or at least, the male antechinus, an Australian marsupial, seems to prioritize one thing over everything else: sex. These mouse-like animals live fast and die young, forgoing sleep in order to reproduce during their short fertile window. Scientists are, naturally, fascinated by these pocket-sized marsupials and their exciting, mysterious

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Growing green: Reducing urban agriculture’s carbon footprint

Environment, World / /

Nestled between the brick and concrete buildings of Boston, a flash of green stands out. Joyous voices carry through the urban bustle as a group gathers in a verdant garden, eager to try the first tomatoes of the season. After several months of careful tending, the fruits have finally ripened on their sprawling vines, gleaming

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Nature’s light show: Breaking down the 2024 aurora super season

Space, World / /

Auroras — dazzling phenomena that paint the night sky with a myriad of colors — have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Occurring in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, they are known as the aurora borealis and australis, or northern and southern lights, respectively. At the start of 2024, auroras entered a super season,

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Students bridge the gap between healthcare providers and autistic individuals at the Husky Healthcare Innovation Challenge

Health, Local, World / /

Roughly 3 in 4 autistic adults report having difficulty when visiting a healthcare provider. One Northeastern club is looking to change that.  At this year’s Husky Health Innovation Challenge, or HHIC, students generated digital solutions to healthcare communication issues faced by those on the autism spectrum, ranging from role-playing apps to wearable technology that tracks

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