Have you ever wondered how our noses detect smell? Detecting smell is a complicated process,…
Priya BhattacharjeeJune 28, 2017
With the rise in incidence of the Zika virus in recent months, another rare disease…
Priya BhattacharjeeMarch 25, 2017
Most people take breathing for granted. After all, it is a natural, involuntary process regulated…
Priya BhattacharjeeMarch 14, 2017
The kidneys are perhaps the most complex and functionally important organs in the body. However, in…
Priya BhattacharjeeMarch 14, 2017
Nothing ruins the gratification of clearing your bowels more than the unpleasant and painful hemorrhoid.…
Priya BhattacharjeeFebruary 22, 2017
Summertime usually means time to cool off at the beach or the pool. But after…
Priya BhattacharjeeFebruary 20, 2017
In recent times, a movement against vaccinations has slowly developed. Parents argue that vaccines cause severe…
Priya BhattacharjeeDecember 31, 2016
Auditory perception, or hearing, is an amazing phenomenon. From listening to your favorite band live…
Priya BhattacharjeeApril 22, 2016
Chipotle has enjoyed a favorite place in popular culture for its fresh ingredients, great taste,…
Priya BhattacharjeeApril 22, 2016
Every day, your body fights off infections and diseases tirelessly. Incorporating antioxidants into our diets can support…
Priya BhattacharjeeMarch 2, 2016
After a doctor's visit, your physician often orders some labs to be done. After valiantly…
Priya BhattacharjeeFebruary 28, 2016
We all know the feeling. Everything is going fine when all of a sudden, a…
Priya BhattacharjeeJanuary 10, 2016
Do you drool in your sleep? Does your mouth water at the scent of freshly…
Priya BhattacharjeeNovember 21, 2015
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is a condition related to an imbalance in female hormones. It is…
Priya BhattacharjeeOctober 24, 2015
One ominous day, in a vein deep inside the leg of the human body, a…
Priya BhattacharjeeOctober 8, 2015
Imagine if a dormant virus were secretly infecting the entire world. The virus doesn't cause…
Priya BhattacharjeeSeptember 29, 2015
Fall will soon be upon us, and with it comes signature autumnal fashion. Boots! Scarves!…
Priya BhattacharjeeSeptember 26, 2015
Allergies are caused by reactions of the immune system to elements called allergens. The body…
Priya BhattacharjeeSeptember 10, 2015
All the parenting advice floating around can easily take all the excitement out of a…
Priya BhattacharjeeSeptember 5, 2015
