Varying viewpoints on vaccinations facilitate discussion
From Buddhist monks drinking snake venom in the 17th Century as an inoculation to snake bites, and the 17th century english using cowpox as a...
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A pill-popping pandemic
Although people might not be able to fully verbalize the pain they are in, the physical signs are clear. They could writhe in their beds,...
Worth a shot
In 2012, 270,000 women died from cervical cancer, caused nearly exclusively by the spread of the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) according to the WHO....
Waiting to change the world
Technology has long generated scientific discovery, innovation and exploration, yet the true purpose of medicine stems from humanity’s innate desire to help others and alleviate...
Fear fuels decision-making, everyday behavior, attitude
Fear, a powerful and primitive human emotion, essentially shapes all that humans do. Whether to skydive off an airplane or pick up a tarantula with...
The price of dreams
Parents sacrifice personal aspirations for filial fulfillment. Students and teachers reflect on what they have given up to achieve their goals....
Anxiety amplifies awareness
No matter how well adjusted someone is, the world can seem overwhelming at times. In the age of social media likes, retweets and streaks, it...
Spaghetti, saws and The Wizard of Oz
Throughout a day, emotions boil in a pot of stress, frustration and anxiety. They soak in the mixture, absorbing the negative feelings. If left untouched...
Antagonizing, agonizing realities
Students reflect on traumatic and troubling experiences in academic and familial settings regarding homophobic language and the death of a father....
Burned
In the struggle to care for herself, one student overcomes internal and external turmoil to generate positive self-perception....