A summary of important health news from the past week Coronavirus explained: What you need to know By Jen Christensen and Meera Senthilingam The current Chinese coronavirus, similar to the SARS virus, has infected hundreds since its initial outbreak in…
As a Human Health major and Political Science minor, I’ve always had a fascination for the intersection of public policy and public health. Last summer I had the opportunity to work as a research assistant at the UBC School of…
Recommended by: Jennifer C. Sarrett Sawbones is a humorous medical history podcast featuring the McElroy's. Sydney McElroy is a physician who researches the podcast's topics while her husband, Justin McElroy, provides funny commentary. They have covered a wide range of…
Photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash By: Deanna Altomara When I signed up for the job, I did not envision myself toting buckets of blood across a middle school gym. Yet this was the least of the challenges I encountered while planning and…
By Yeeun Lee Created in the 1960s as a “smokeless non-tobacco cigarette,” e-cigarettes have only recently become popular.[1] Over the years, as tobacco use has decreased in the United States, e-cigarette use has increased. While there are several factors that…
A summary of important health news from the past week Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests By: Michelle Roberts A team of researchers funded by the Gates Foundation have started testing a once a month oral contraceptive pill on pigs.…
Recommended by Imani Brooks Food is very important to living your best life. Food Heaven Made Easy is a multimedia platform that recognizes that. The platform is designed by two Black women who are registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators…
By: Adaora Ntukogu For a moment, imagine someone having a heart attack. If your mind has illustrated a middle-aged man grasping his chest in intense pain, you should not be surprised. In fact, if you Google the phrase “heart attack”,…
A summary of important health news from the past week Building a better flu vaccine -- one you don't have to get every year By: Elizabeth Cohen and John Bonifield The effectiveness of the current flu shot depends on how…
By: Adaora Ntukogu Thanksgiving is tomorrow! If you haven’t decided what is going to be on your menu, do not worry. Epicurious has provided you with 67 healthy Thanksgiving recipes that are actually delicious. Since 1995, Epicurious has been a popular…