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Antibiotic Resistance
By Canfield High School Chapter Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve to combat and survive antibiotics that would ordinarily...
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Nov 11, 20243 min read
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Bikini Medicine
By: Anoushka Barve Despite the odd name, “Bikini medicine” is a term used to describe the approach in medical research and practice that...
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Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Understanding Alzheimer's vs. Dementia: What's the Difference?
If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, you’re not alone. These terms often come up in...
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Aug 4, 20242 min read
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Ozempic for Weight Loss: Trend or Dangerous Gamble?
Ozempic has gone viral for its weight loss effects, especially among celebrities and social media influencers. Its original intent was...
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Aug 4, 20243 min read
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CRISPR and Medicine
CRISPR and Medicine CRISPR, a tool used in genetic editing, holds potential benefits in the future of medicine. Since its discovery, the...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read
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The Life of An Ordinary African Girl: The Fight Against Period Poverty
Written by Alfred George Ochieng Are we really empowering girls if we remain latent amidst the rise in period poverty cases? History...
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Jul 14, 20242 min read
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Heat Strokes
By: Romit Makar While most people enjoy spending the whole day outside during the summer, it is important to take precautions to avoid...
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Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Finding Research Opportunities as a High School Student
In high school, it can be very difficult to find research opportunities. Many people don’t even know where to begin, while others...
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Jul 8, 20244 min read
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Extracurriculars to Prepare for Medical School
With so much competition to get into medical school, many students try to orient themselves towards more medicine related activities in...
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Jun 27, 20242 min read
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Improving Quality of Sleep
By: Zachary Yuan A good night’s sleep is just as important for your health as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Having sufficient and...
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Jun 21, 20242 min read
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Understanding Melanomas and How to Prevent Them
With the summer season in full swing and summer vacations beginning, most people are spending more time outside in the sun. With this, it...
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Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Science Experiments for All Ages
Even without high-tech equipment, there are many easy, fun at-home science experiments that people can try to explore themes in biology,...
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Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Apps that Help Combat Stress
Even on summer break, many students still experience stress. With SAT prep, AP summer work, college prep, and other activities, many...
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Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Migraines: Symptoms and Tips
As someone who suffers from migraines, it has taken some time to find a way to deal with them. Migraines can be different for many...
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Jun 14, 20242 min read
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Exploring Science in the Summer
With extra time in the summer, many STEM students look for opportunities to explore science – from research to individual projects to...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read
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The Basics of Genetics
Written by S. Khatiwada Despite being the same species, all of us are born with different faces, and characteristics. Genetics plays a...
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Jun 11, 20242 min read
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The Hidden Hand of the Political System on the Healthcare System
Written by George Alfred Ochieng The unvoiced influence of political policies on social and health systems. A pregnant 19-year old woman,...
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Jun 8, 20242 min read
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Hustle Culture Paradox: Unmasking the Hidden Health Risks
Written by Irza Shaikh In the era of normalizing hustle culture amongst younger people, little to no attention is paid to health. It’s...
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Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Social Media Use and Teen Health
By Arush Satasia Today, the existence of life without social media is not even imaginable, and so it is for teenagers. The impact on...
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Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Healthy Activities for the Summer
As summer continues to approach, here are some summer activities that you can do in your free time that can also contribute to a...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
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