Why Wearing Masks is Very Important During COVID-19
Introduction Wearing masks and following other guidelines during this pandemic is very important because it helps to reduce the spread of germs to other people who are near you. Wearing a mask was required when COVID-19 started for everyone’s safety, but not everyone has been following this guideline, which increased the spread of this virus even […]
The Prisoners of Drug Abuse and Addiction
The teenage years are the most vulnerable segment of an individual’s life, pretty much defining the making and marring of the inchoate brain. Drugs are capable of orchestrating the entire reward circuitry of your brain, translating a temptation of drug usage to drug abuse and subsequent drug addiction. As per the National Center for Drug […]
The Intersectionality of Breast Cancer
Introduction Approximately 1 out of 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Additionally, it is estimated by the American Cancer Society that in 2020, 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States–with about 42,170 fatalities. Most of us have heard, […]
The Controversy Over Stem Cells
Introduction To Stem Cells For several decades, scientists have researched stem cells to find cures for different injuries and diseases. Stem cells are cells which generate specialized functions in the body. These cells are special because they can generate new cells such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells, or bone cells. Scientists have […]
The Imminent Danger of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Other Than Dying, Of Course
Introduction As you scroll through the news, you see articles on top of articles about the COVID-19 pandemic. From the death rate to how to protect yourself to what to do while in isolation, it seems like everyone has something to say. However, one crucial piece of the puzzle is often overlooked. That piece is […]
Anti-Obesity Campaigns Do More Harm Than Good
Introduction Anti-obesity campaigns have become increasingly prevalent; although they seem to be well-meaning in their promotion of healthy lifestyles, their fear-mongering and inaccurate information do more harm than good. The war on obesity has resulted not in a happy, fit, and thin nation, but rather in an appearance-obsessed society with few health benefits to show […]
Free Mental Health Care For America
Too Expensive For Care Over a decade ago, the United States Congress passed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. The act, passed by the United States Congress over a decade ago, requires insurers to cover mental illnesses fairly and as they would normally treat a physical illness in the body. Its […]
Ohio Raises Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products from 18 to 21
The recent law passed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, in which the legal age to buy tobacco products is raised from 18 to 21, will greatly contribute to the ongoing fight against smoking addictions. The Law The new Tobacco 21 law recently passed in Ohio will go into effect this October, making Ohio the 18th […]
Stem Cells – Although Controversial, They Should Not Be Debated
What Are Stem Cells? Use of stem cells has been debated for more than a decade and is still being talked about today. But what are they? Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that come from the human embryo. Under the right conditions, these cells can divide quickly and regenerate themselves. Since they are undifferentiated, these […]
5 Major Health Effects of Pollution
Pollution is dangerous for health. Although the effects of pollution can vary from person to person, everyone who is exposed to pollution is at the risk of being afflicted by different diseases. Individuals with chronic problems such as respiratory disorder or cardiovascular problems are more at risk of developing serious consequences. Even children and elderly […]