Research Controlling the Brain The brain is a complex organ that people are constantly trying to understand. Brain circuitry…Raymond HoSeptember 19, 2015
Research Salt and Thirst: Is There a Correlation? You and your friends are at the fair and decide to eat some tasty "fair…Annie DinhSeptember 19, 2015
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FeaturedResearch You Become What You Eat? Can Eating Less Slow Aging? Exciting research from the University of Coimbra in Portugal suggests that watching what we eat…Alex KimSeptember 17, 2015
Healthcare Why Communication and Teamwork are Key When asked what attributes or skills a doctor should have, many people generally respond with…Kishan PatelSeptember 17, 2015
Research Fighting Breast Cancer with Roses Breast cancer is cancer that affects breast cells. Contrary to what many believe, breast cancer…Raymond HoSeptember 16, 2015
Healthcare ENT Weekly: You Have a Thyroidectomy… Now What? Warning: Picture of blood from a surgery depicted below. Viewer discretion is advised. From nodules…Justin ChinSeptember 16, 2015
Research Designer Babies: Good or Bad? Do you want a blonde baby with green eyes? How about an intelligent baby, or…Annie DinhSeptember 15, 2015
FeaturedResearch Depressive Rumination and the Idling Brain Do you constantly replay or obsess over negative situations? This disposition, known to the world…Amit KumarSeptember 15, 2015
Wellness Restless Legs Syndrome 101 Are you someone who enjoys moving your legs around all day? If yes, does that…Willy CheungSeptember 15, 2015
FeaturedMedicine A Rundown of Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Breast cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide. Because it is so ubiquitous, everyone…Dorothy KennySeptember 13, 2015
Research Nighty Night!: Sleep, Autism, and Cognitive Development Kids, when mom says it's time for bed, know that she's only trying to make…Alex KimSeptember 12, 2015
Wellness Grinding Those Teeth: Bruxism Many people tend to clench or grind their teeth in anger. Even I'm guilty of doing so.…Bansari PatelSeptember 12, 2015
FeaturedResearch Genetically Engineered Smart Mice We use animals for a lot of things, but they serve a particularly important function…Raymond HoSeptember 12, 2015
Research Smoking Ban Saves Thousands of Babies Smoking has many negative health effects and can harm nearly every organ in the body. According to…Annie DinhSeptember 11, 2015
FeaturedWellness Mind Over Matter: Generalized Anxiety Disorder It was only very recently that issues surrounding mental health began to inch their way…Zareen ThakorSeptember 11, 2015
Medicine The Itchy Business of Antifungals Ever wonder why shower shoes are included in college dorm checklists? After all, at home,…Carolina AparicioSeptember 11, 2015
Wellness Give it a Shot: EpiPens and Anaphylaxis Allergies are caused by reactions of the immune system to elements called allergens. The body…Priya BhattacharjeeSeptember 10, 2015
FeaturedMedicine The Benefits of Papaya Leaf Tea Did you know that papaya plants are not trees, but rather giant herbs, and that the…Tammy AuyeungSeptember 10, 2015
Research The Sleeping Brain Remembers: Can Extra Sleep Help Restore Lost Memory? Good news teenagers: a little extra sleep might have more benefits than previously thought. New…Alex KimSeptember 10, 2015