n 2012, approximately 1,640,000 patients were diagnosed with some form of cancer. Of those diagnosed, approximately 577,000 passed away. In 2013, approximately 1,660,000 patients were diagnosed with some form of cancer. Of those diagnosed, approximately 580,000 passed away. What is the significance of the collected data? Read More
Almost everyone has had spicy food in their lives, especially college students; just think of all of those bottles of sriracha you've used or bags of hot cheetos you've eaten. Read More
Breast cancer continues to be one of the most rampant manifestations of cancers today. It is the second leading cause of death among women. Cutting-edge research has allowed scientists and physicians to develop a number of treatment methods and preventive measures to fight breast cancer. Read More
Sleep, the bane of the average college student’s existence, might be a vital asset to those coming back from war. Read More
New Zealand, Harvard, tobacco, chronic diseases, and Jordan – seemingly scattered phrases all connected by one name: Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy. As a professor in and the chief of UC San Diego’s Division of Global Health, Dr. Al-Delaimy is currently a multidisciplinary epidemiologist who paints a realistic portrait of the work involved in the newly blossoming global public health field. Read More
So, if you are interested in getting involved with global health, you can check out these five organizations that are making a difference across the world. Read More
Many hospitals are over capacity, with only few, overworked staff to care for hundreds of patients. Therefore, current efforts have been too slow to curb the outbreak, leading to continued spread of panic and growing disillusionment with and distrust of physicians and other healthcare professionals. Read More
What is intelligence? For one, it can be the ability to think and learn, but how exactly do we measure this concept? One way to measure intelligence among humans is the IQ test. Read More
Advertised in music and party scenes, Molly has attracted a lot of attention in rave culture. Who exactly is Molly? And what exactly is it about Molly that has its users craving for more? Read More