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  • CRISPR and the Future of Nutrition: Editing Our Way to a Healthier World

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    By Elizabeth Valdes  Over 2 billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, a condition known as hidden hunger. These deficiencies—especially in essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, iron, and zinc—lead to severe health consequences, including impaired cognitive development, weakened immune systems, and increased maternal mortality. In this global crisis, scientists are turning to cutting-edge…

  • Immunology, Our Defences Against Superbugs

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    By Low Xun He Keefe  ABSTRACT  The rise of superbug cases in the last few decades and its impact on our immunology has been a hot topic of debate with many global researchers, scientists and healthcare professionals having varied outlooks on the vulnerability of humankind to such strains of bacteria. The concept of superbugs and…

  • Chemistry Can Kill: Benzene The Cancer-Causing Compound

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    By Talita Naveed Fragrances are a combination of organic compounds with a distinct scent. Perfume and cologne are examples of cosmetic fragrances, that have the sole purpose of providing pleasant odors (DermNet, n.d.). In 2023, it was estimated that around 81% of women use perfumes and this vast industry was to make 58 billion dollars…

  • Caffeine, A Miracle Drug

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    By Low Xun He Keefe ABSTRACT  Caffeine, a substance that has been highly debated by healthcare professionals and the general public alike on its properties and the impact it has on the human body when consumed. There has been many well-founded research articles published over the years on the positive and negative impacts of caffeine…

  • A Regulatory Perspective on the Ban of Red Dye No. 3

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    By Elizabeth Valdes Imagine reaching for your favorite snack, only to find out that one of its key ingredients has just been banned. That’s exactly what’s happening with Red Dye No. 3—a synthetic food colouring long used in candies, snacks, and processed foods. After years of controversy and mounting health concerns, regulators have finally pulled…

  • 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…

  • 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…