Health

A New Perspective on Sex and Contraceptives In a small, whitewashed room in a two-story mud brick house lie a man and a woman in the throes of romantic passion. In her hand she holds a metal scalpel, while in...

What is it all about? From national newspapers to popular magazines to local television broadcasts and everything in between, Ebola has dominated the media over the past month. As the news coverage...

Is it Reality or a Sci-fi Movie? Evolution and the concept of the “survival of the fittest” seem to be working against humans. In fact, they are causing nearly two million people to be infected, resulting...

The New Age of Medicine In grade school, students are taught that their DNA sequences are unique and individual. A look into any pharmacy, however, would suggest otherwise: the shelves are filled with...

These days, the ways of reducing our risk of getting cancer are essential habits — wearing sunscreen, staying away from tobacco and avoiding exposure to carcinogens. However, despite the fact that these...

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...

A little over ten years ago, Professor Jeff Schwartz from the Chemistry department decided to redirect his studies. It all began when, in the course of a medical examination, he had been told that...

Jenny Wu Coffee drinkers live longer and have a reduced risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. So, caffeine is good for you, right? Maybe not. Evidence shows that caffeine actually...

“Make sure to keep your immune system healthy!” How many times have you heard your doctor tell you take care of your immune system? Perhaps when you think about your immune system you picture T-cells and...

The integration of electronics with the human body has fascinated scientists and science fiction fans alike for many decades now. They are enthralled by the bionic organ, an organ made of human tissue with an...