Category: Natural Sciences: Popular Health Articles (Sec 079)

Frankenstein’s Stem Cells      Embryonic stem cells are simply incredible. Their pluripotency allows them to split infinitely and differentiate into every type of human cell. However, research into them has long been limited by the myriad of ethical concerns … Read more

In the field of public health, it is a well-established fact that Alzheimer’s is developing into a health crisis for the elderly in the US. An estimate of over 5 million people in the US are currently victims of this … Read more

The unnatural juxtaposition of plastic limbs and human flesh is a hard sight to grasp at first glance. This is exactly what prosthetics were trying to avoid for many years, but the importance has shifted from the aesthetic to the … Read more

Today, it is common to hear the average American say they wish things would “go back to normal.” This expression is code for “before COVID-19.” However, life prior to the current pandemic was not as fabulous for those already battling … Read more

A recent study suggests that daily aerobic exercise can be linked to an increase in overall health and well-being. The study was conducted by German researchers and sought to achieve two major objectives: examine the mental health and well-being of … Read more

In 2011, 1,499 teens went to the emergency room due to complications from excessive energy drink consumption (CDC 2019 Sep 6). This startling figure is the grim reality that hides behind a façade of fun flavors and bold advertising. Energy … Read more

During the early months of 2020, a new virus called SARS-CoV-2 or the coronavirus began infecting individuals in China’s Wuhan region. The new virus quickly turned into a silent but deadly force that quickly swept across the globe and began … Read more

In recent times, vaping and the use of E-Cigarettes have become mildly popular especially among young adults. Whether it is used as an alternative to quit other methods of smoking or because of social pressure, the use of these products … Read more

Did you know that blind people can actually see? If your answer was no, then I have a surprise for you! Using certain mechanisms implanted into the eye, people with almost to no vision can have their sight restored. A … Read more

Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women (Howell 2018). Why is this? Due to implicit bias in physicians and a health care system that is rooted in racism and discrimination; … Read more