medicine – The Student Scientist

by Carlos Rodriguez December 12, 2018 0

Alternative Medicine and The Placebo Effect

The placebo effect is a psychological effect that was first discovered in 1785 after European physicians cured patients with falseContinue Reading

by Anh Nguyen November 7, 2018 0

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Antibiotics: Are They Really Good for You?

Imagine: you come into the doctor’s office with a very sore throat. After a few minutes, your doctor diagnoses you with strep throat and prescribes you some antibiotics.

by Smarika Rijal October 19, 2018 0

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Effects of Anti-Vaccination

Many forgo vaccinations for their children for a multitude of reasons – because it’s against their beliefs, because of its widespread, yet erroneous, link to autism, or simply because it is not required in their state. Whatever the reason may be, the effect of anti-vaccination can be disastrous.

by lacypennell September 28, 2018 0

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Antibiotic Resistance: The New Apocalypse?

There are many antibiotics, but there has been a rapid increase in bacteria evolving to become resistant to what little defense we have against them. These bacteria have had a massive head start to develop resistance, so finding new antibiotics may be a major challenge.

by Sophia Simms September 27, 2018 0

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The Science Of Spiciness

In this article, I explain the chemical workings of spiciness, why spiciness exists from an evolutionary standpoint, the health benefits of spiciness, and how to stop its unpleasant symptoms effectively.

by Kenny Jung August 18, 2018 0

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The Power of Anesthesia

Learn about the two types of anesthesia, how revolutionary it has been in the medical field, and some of the risks and side effects associated with anesthesia.

by Frank D'Agostino August 18, 2018 0

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Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Immoral or a Miracle in the Making?

Embryonic stem cell research in the United States should continue to be federally funded and should have a public backing due to its potential to spark advancements in human health and understanding of the body as a whole.