The Complexity of Fats and Carbohydrates
“Eat Butter.” This was the title of a controversial TIME magazine article in 2014. It suggested that saturated fats are not as harmful to cardiovascular health as was commonly believed for the past few...
Extending Exercise to Cancer Prevention
Exercise: a simple word commonly associated with fitness and health. Whether it is First Lady Michelle Obama promoting a nationwide movement to exercise and eat healthy or individuals setting aside a part of...
Fighting Ebola Behind-the-Scenes
The Promise of ZMapp On December 10, 2014 TIME magazine named “The Ebola Fighters" its person of the year. These people deserve this recognition for their bravery and efforts in going out to the field and...
Lou Gehrig’s Legacy
Searching for the Mechanisms of ALS “The Iron Horse” — this was the nickname given to Lou Gehrig, a legendary baseball player. Not only did he win six World Series championships, but he was also a...