While the primary role of physicians is to treat disease, the causes of disease can…
Alexandra RuanDecember 21, 2015
Recently, scientists at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco have discovered a new effect of…
Kate LinDecember 20, 2015
Gene therapy is a method that alters cells' genetic code to prevent or treat disease. Doctors…
Benjamin YangDecember 19, 2015
Every year, there are approximately 12,500 new cases of spinal cord injury in the United States.…
Karina KakDecember 17, 2015
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cells that break off from tumors and spread to other…
Benjamin YangDecember 16, 2015
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that is caused by undergoing a traumatic…
Karina KakDecember 15, 2015
Most of us take clean water for granted—we can talk about how we don't like drinking…
Kailyn KimDecember 15, 2015
The often cited line from Mean Girls is "don't have sex, or you'll get pregnant.…
Kailyn KimDecember 14, 2015
Scientific discovery is sometimes a mix of intelligence and a stroke of pure luck. When…
John HuangDecember 14, 2015
While red meat is commonly lauded as a healthy and nutrient-dense choice, beware! A high…
Angela LiuDecember 13, 2015
Contrary to the popular definition of "occupation", an occupational therapist is not someone who counsels…
Claire WatryDecember 13, 2015
Modern innovations have successfully treated traditionally devastating diseases. Yet it is sometimes challenging to confront…
Christy KimDecember 12, 2015
Some people just seem to radiate confidence. They can walk into a room and own…
Angela LiuDecember 11, 2015
Our brains shrink by around 5% every decade after the age of 40, causing memory impairment,…
Benjamin YangDecember 10, 2015
A sweet, delicious substance beloved by humans and Disney's Winnie the Pooh, honey is an…
Zeeruk IqbalDecember 9, 2015
Developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder (ADD), are reported in…
Karina KakDecember 8, 2015
At home, pets provide companionship that relaxes and comforts their owners. In fact, 62% of…
Michelle LeungDecember 8, 2015
War-stricken zones and poverty-stricken countries. Depictions of these seemingly other-worldly areas circulate daily through news…
Tanya NgoDecember 7, 2015
