As the summer months approach, so does the risk of sun exposure and dreaded sun burns. UVA and UVB rays from the sun can change the biomolecular structure of skin cells, and scientists and dermatologists have linked these changes to a plethora of conditions and malignancies such as skin cancer…
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Health Column: Fighting Superbugs with Blue Light
Antibiotic resistance continues to rise globally. In response, the medical community has sought to find solutions to the ever increasing number of “superbugs” – or various species of bacteria that are resistant to broad spectrum antibiotics. In an effort to combat the issues researchers are beginning to look for answers…
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AFE: Jewell revokes ban on single major students receiving degrees
William Jewell College has issued a statement revoking its ban on single majors receiving degrees. This change came on the heels of demonstrations and rallies by single major students who yearned to engender change here on campus. The outlaw of single majors was instituted in 2007 after around 98 percent…
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Health Column: An attempt to revolutionize healthcare – The Medicare For All Bill
The Medicare For All Bill was recently introduced into the House. Nearly four years since Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., pushed for universal Medicare, House Democrats have formulated their own bill. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the bill this last week. The Jayapal Bill would ban employers from offering their own…
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Health Column: The stigma surrounding mental illness
We have all felt it one way or another. Life seems to throw every challenge and obstacle in our way, and some days we may feel like we’re drowning under the weight of the world. We may distance ourselves from others in attempt to avoid questions like “what’s wrong, shake…
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Health Column: Top 5 most nutritious foods
As millions of people in the U.S. are seeking a healthier and more well-balanced lifestyle, fad diets have become phenomenon. While many of these fad diets have helped many people shed the pounds, many are left wondering what foods to eat once they have achieved their weight loss goal. Nutritionists…
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Health Column: Ways your brain is manipulated by holiday shopping
The holidays are just around the corner, and with the season of joy and cheer comes holiday shopping for many Americans. The allure and magic surrounding the holidays is manifested and manipulated by retailers all across the nation. They captivate us with the sights, smells and ambiance of their stores,…
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Health Column: America’s vaping epidemic is raising concerns
E-cigarettes, or vape pens, work by heating a liquid containing nicotine until it vaporizes. It is touted by experts that the rise in vaping is due in part the company Juul, which grabbed the attention of the adolescent market by creating an assortment of flavors that are high in nicotine…
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Health Column: Opioid Crisis in America
The United States is currently facing one of the worst opioid crises in history. Roughly two million people across America suffer from opioid addiction, and that number continues to increase dramatically each day. On average, 200 Americans are dying each day from opioid overdoses, which is more than those dying…
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