Although the word “smartphone” usually conjures up the image of a bratty teenager glued to…
Dani MaydanJanuary 2, 2018
California’s Salinas Valley has been dubbed the “salad bowl” of the nation because of its…
Ilhaam BurnyDecember 22, 2017
Feeling lonely? You're not alone and you should take the chronic feeling seriously. Recent research performed…
Amy LydenDecember 15, 2017
A little saliva can go a long way in providing information about your genetic disease risk.…
Amy LydenDecember 14, 2017
The opioid crisis was recently declared a national emergency by President Donald Trump, following a…
Nicole BarcegaOctober 28, 2017
For years, healthcare costs have been a hot topic in the United States. As an…
Nicole BarcegaSeptember 26, 2017
Each April marks the celebration of National Donate Life Month, an initiative established in 2003…
Angeline NguyenSeptember 18, 2017
The health care gap between urban and rural America is expanding. Rural regions are seeing…
Ilhaam BurnyAugust 25, 2017
Globally, there are 196 countries that have some form of healthcare. From highly regulated health…
Angeline NguyenAugust 14, 2017
To read the other parts of the series: Part 1: The Beveridge Model Part 2: The National…
Angeline NguyenAugust 5, 2017
On November 8th, 2016, four cities successfully voted to implement soda taxes: Boulder, Colorado and…
Nicole BarcegaJuly 6, 2017
In recent months, the Muslim population within the United States has faced increased barriers to accessing…
Baktazh AziziJune 22, 2017
In November 2014, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Pfizer Inc., and the Children's Investment…
Angeline NguyenJune 5, 2017
In 2003, George W. Bush launched PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, to…
Ilhaam BurnyMay 29, 2017
Schizophrenia is a disease characterized by hallucinations, social withdrawal, and poor cognitive function. Today, there are over…
Alexandra RuanApril 16, 2017
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), or Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, is a hormonal endocrine system disorder that affects almost…
Angeline NguyenApril 16, 2017
In recent years, the fight for transgender gender recognition and equality has been a core issue of the…
Erik AndersonFebruary 20, 2017
A recent case of antibiotic-resistant bacteria had the news media printing apocalyptic headlines. But what makes this…
Erik AndersonFebruary 20, 2017
Most of us are familiar with the physical benefits of sport participation: lower resting heart rate,…
Erik AndersonFebruary 18, 2017
