After spending countless nights pulling all-nighters during my time at UC Berkeley, I ended my collegiate…
Angela MarNovember 7, 2016
Did you know that our body shares a chemical reaction with sparkling water? Carbon dioxide's…
Warrick MaOctober 21, 2016
Have you ever considered that Veritaserum, the powerful truth serum from Harry Potter, might exist?…
Warrick MaOctober 21, 2016
You know the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but have you…
Carolina AparicioOctober 21, 2016
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a mental disorder characterized by impulsivity, increased activity,…
Dorothy KennyOctober 21, 2016
It’s no secret that drinking tea can be good for your health. Teas are jam-packed…
Niathi KonaOctober 21, 2016
Massage is an established form of alternative medicine, said to reduce pain from numerous conditions…
Dorothy KennyOctober 21, 2016
Soybeans were first domesticated in Northern China, where they were used as a staple food…
Jane ZhouAugust 10, 2016
Thinking about old-time medicine can be intimidating. In the 19th century, mothers would often calm their…
Niathi KonaJuly 19, 2016
What is Acupuncture? These days, it seems that almost everybody is interested in holistic health. Acupuncture…
Katharine HopkinsonJune 25, 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
Phencyclidine, more commonly known as the street drug PCP, has beginnings that lie far from…
Carolina AparicioApril 24, 2016
Castanea sativa, or Sweet Chestnut, originated in Western Asia, North Africa and Southern Europe. In these…
Jane ZhouFebruary 24, 2016
The use of lavender as a remedy dates back nearly 2,500 years. The ancient Greeks…
Leslie LeFebruary 22, 2016
The menstrual period is a monthly event dreaded by women all over the world. Some…
Leslie LeFebruary 12, 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
Did you know that people are using a potential food poison to smooth their wrinkles?…
Warrick MaFebruary 1, 2016
