Increased THC Use in Teens
As the rates of depression and anxiety have risen over the past few years, there has been a rise in cannabis usage Continue reading Increased THC Use in Teens
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The Growing Crisis of Medicaid Disenrollment
Written by: Sahithi Gangavarapu Millions of Americans nationwide have lost Medicaid coverage since March 31, 2023, when a pandemic-era mandate for coverage expired. As of November 21, 2023, 10.8 million Americans have been disenrolled from Medicaid, including around 2.1 million children. Recent data shows that a large proportion of these people are being disenrolled for administrative and procedural reasons unrelated to their actual eligibility leaving … Continue reading The Growing Crisis of Medicaid Disenrollment
How Movement Affects Heart Health
Written by Kranti Kaur Everyone has experienced the joy that comes with doing absolutely nothing: sitting on the couch, eating food, and watching a movie for the whole day. Although this experience is one that most people would love, it’s important to understand what a significantly negative effect a lifestyle like this could have on your heart health. An inactive lifestyle can have a detrimental … Continue reading How Movement Affects Heart Health
Is Snoozing Good For You?
Written by Nanaki Bawa. New research recently emerged that suggests that snoozing may not be as detrimental to one’s sleep cycle as previously suggested. However, this tidbit of news points to a larger overarching question about scientific journalists. Continue reading Is Snoozing Good For You?
War’s Toll on Healthcare
Written by Anushka Angle. In October 2023, a conflict emerged between Israel and Hamas, a militant Islamist group operating in Gaza since 2006. While conflicts between Israel and Palestine have persisted for previous decades, recent attacks from both groups have exacerbated the pre-existing tensions. Hamas launched rockets into Israel and invaded towns along the border of the Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties and injuries among soldiers and civilians, as well as the taking of many hostages. Continue reading War’s Toll on Healthcare
The Sunscreen Paradox
Written by Kranti Kaur. The sunscreen paradox, as researchers at McGill University described the phenomenon, is related to increased rates of skin cancer even with increased sunscreen usage. According to their research, the rates of sunscreen usage have increased over time, but there has also been a surprising increase in the rates of melanoma. Continue reading The Sunscreen Paradox
A Genocide in 2023: How Artsakh ethnic Armenians lost access to their rights in healthcare
Written by Luiza Ghazaryan. In September of 2020, Azerbaijan attacked the peaceful residents of Republic of Artsakh. As a result, two months later, ethnic Armenians were forced to abandon their homes and give up a significant portion of their historic lands. As a fierce and resilient nation, Armenians once again revived and continued thriving in the remainder of Artsakh. Continue reading A Genocide in 2023: How Artsakh ethnic Armenians lost access to their rights in healthcare
Lack of Research and Therapists Exacerbates Inadequate Care for Borderline Personality Disorder Patients
Written by Luiza Ghazaryan. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that affects one’s ability to control emotions and comprehend self-image. The symptoms include fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, impulsive anger, feelings of emptiness, self-harm behavior, feelings of dissociation, etc. Living with BPD can feel scary, dark, lonely, however, many of the struggling people do not even know their true diagnosis. Continue reading Lack of Research and Therapists Exacerbates Inadequate Care for Borderline Personality Disorder Patients
Bringing Light to the Limited Accessibility of Cardiac Surgery
Written by Luiza Ghazaryan. Many heart diseases such as arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve disease and thoracic aortic aneurysm will require cardiac surgery to prolong the patient’s life. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood institute, each year, more than 2 million people around the world have open-heart surgery to treat various heart problems. Continue reading Bringing Light to the Limited Accessibility of Cardiac Surgery
Leveraging Social Media in Dermatology and Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Written by Sahithi Gangavarapu. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a noticeable increase in the use of social media platforms for the dissemination of healthcare information driven by both the availability of novel platforms and an unprecedented surge in user engagement. Estimates suggest that worldwide social media usage has increased by approximately 20% compared to the period before the pandemic. Continue reading Leveraging Social Media in Dermatology and Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
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