Shiny and with an enticing red-orange color, copper has historically been used for jewelry, money,…
Jane ZhouNovember 15, 2017
Chocolate, little dark brown squares of sweetness that melt in your mouth, may be a…
Jane ZhouFebruary 17, 2017
Soybeans were first domesticated in Northern China, where they were used as a staple food…
Jane ZhouAugust 10, 2016
Often known as "lady fingers" in the Southern states, okra is a star-shaped vegetable that…
Jane ZhouJune 22, 2016
Its signature look is an eerily bright green powder with an earthy, grassy scent: matcha, a specific…
Jane ZhouMay 10, 2016
Castanea sativa, or Sweet Chestnut, originated in Western Asia, North Africa and Southern Europe. In these…
Jane ZhouFebruary 24, 2016
Sweet, tangy, and juicy, tomatoes are nutrient-packed and considered "functional foods," meaning that they have health…
Jane ZhouFebruary 6, 2016
Estrogen is a well-known compound, often associated with women. Although the hormone, a chemical messenger,…
Jane ZhouFebruary 3, 2016
In 2010, diabetes was determined to be the seventh leading cause of death for individuals…
Jane ZhouJanuary 30, 2016
Comprised of over 200 species, magnolias were used thousands of years ago in Chinese medicine…
Jane ZhouJanuary 28, 2016
From liquid cleanses to calorie-counting, celebrities are known to advocate for a variety of diets. Recently,…
Jane ZhouJanuary 27, 2016
3D movies. 3D printers. Over the years, we have seen an emergence of new technology…
Jane ZhouJanuary 25, 2016
Seventy-two million adults. This is the staggering number of adults in the US affected by…
Jane ZhouJanuary 23, 2016
Flu-like symptoms, slow deterioration of the immune system, fatal complications of a lung infection: this is the…
Jane ZhouJanuary 21, 2016
Swelling red bumps, a difficulty in breathing, nausea, and sometimes even unconsciousness are some of the…
Jane ZhouJanuary 15, 2016
Lifestyle, dietary choices, and time dedicated to exercise are many of the contributing factors towards obesity. However,…
Jane ZhouJanuary 2, 2016
Aspirin is a fever reducer, pain moderator, blood thinner, and zit zapper. The earliest form…
Jane ZhouDecember 27, 2015
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), was first discovered back in the 17th and 18th centuries, with…
Jane ZhouDecember 25, 2015
Many of us love spicy foods and associate them with our favorite regional cuisines. However, it may be…
Jane ZhouNovember 20, 2015
