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  • EPIGENETICS

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    By: Teddy Bernal Overview Epigenetics studies how environmental and behavioral factors can alter our genes. Epigenetics differs from regular genetic changes, as epigenetic changes are reversible. This is because epigenetics do not alter DNA sequences; instead, they alter how an individual’s body reads the DNA sequence. This is important because it shows that environmental and…

  • A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF BLACK SEEDS: THE CURE FOR ALL AILMENTS

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    By Masooma Hyder Baig Black seeds (Nigella sativa) belonging to the family Ranunculaceae (Ahmad et al., 2021) have been part of various cultures for centuries in benefitting health and treating disease. From religious scripture to scientific research, black seeds have sparked interest in tackling blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, immunity, cancer, and respiratory wellness: a…

  • TERMINAL LUCIDITY

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    By Masooma Hyder Baig The human brain consists of many unknowns that the scientific community are still trying to uncover. One of which is terminal lucidity: a stage of mental clarity and awareness occurring in a larger number of palliative care patients with neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases minutes, hours or days before dying (Lim et…

  • THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF  SOCIAL MEDIA ON EATING DISORDERS

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    By Elizabeth Valdes Social media is an addictive lifestyle. We often catch ourselves reaching for our phone first thing in the morning to scroll on either Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok for several hours. Statistics have shown that an individual will spend approximately 6 years and 8 months of their lifetime on these platforms. So much…

  • HOW DOES INTERMITTENT FASTING AFFECT THE BRAIN

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    By Ashlyn Khan Abstract  Brain diseases such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease, have become a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and the number of  individuals with these conditions are increasing. This article will demonstrate how Intermittent Fasting (IF) may be the key to prevent brain diseases.  The definition of ‘Intermittent Fasting’ is the…

  • FROM CORTISOL TO COLLAGEN: HOW STRESS AFFECTS YOUR SKIN

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    By Masooma Hyder Baig Introduction Psychological stress is a factor everyone will experience at multiple points during their lifetime. It can occur when individuals are placed under mental, physical or emotional pressure or multiple pressures that they may perceive to exceed their capacity (Chen and Lyga, 2014). In response to stress, one may experience different…

  • UNRAVELLING THE CONNECTION: HOW DIABETES IMPACTS RENAL HEALTH

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    By Masooma Hyder Baig What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting approximately 422 million people (World Health Organization, 2023). It is caused by uncontrolled concentrations of glucose in the blood (NHS, 2023) due to issues relating to the hormone insulin which modulates these glucose levels in normal bodily function. Type 1 diabetes is…

  • BUILDING A BALANCED MEAL WITH DIABETES AND CKD (CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE)

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    By Elizabeth Valdes Living with diabetes and chronic kidney disease is challenging, but also extremely common. Every 1 in 3 Americans with type 2 diabetes suffers from CKD, and this largely impacts the 38 million Americans who experience diabetes as a whole. Although there are many treatments for these diseases, a critically balanced diet can…

  • BEYOND THE PANDEMIC: EXPLORING THE LINGERING EFFECTS OF COVID-19

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    By Jamie Su While the world has seemingly moved on from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term health effects beyond the acute phase of the illness are often disregarded. Many individuals have recovered from the virus without severe complications, but a significant population still experiences lingering health issues that persist long after the…

  • NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF STEM CELL RESEARCH

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    By Ferhia Ibro In the realm of scientific inquiry, few areas have stirred as much debate and contemplation as the domain of stem cell research. These microscopic powerhouses stand at the forefront of scientific advancement, possessing the ability to regenerate, repair, and potentially revolutionize how we approach health and disease. However, as this field continues…