Black History Month : Tuskegee Airmen
The first celebration to commemorate the contributions to our nation made by African Americans was established by American historian Carter G. Woodson, when he
A Deadly Superbug
The new deadly superbug and it’s probably our fault You have probably heard about people not coming to the hospital because they are afraid
A Comparison of the quality of health care in the US and other comparable countries
Introduction Assessing health care quality can be complex since not one specific parameter is used but rather several dimensions are explored. The safety of
LGBTQ Health Disparities
Introduction Social acceptance of the LGBTQ population has improved, but we are still a long way to go if we want to keep facing
Measles in America: The “Anti-Vax” Movement & Understanding How Vaccines Work
Introduction When most of us hear the word vaccination, we probably just think about going to the doctor’s office to get a shot with
Cryonics: Demystified
Introduction Welcome to the future – it’s here whether you’re ready or not. Times sure have changed and it seems things keep getting easier
The Mystery Behind Gene Editing
Introduction Ever sit back and wonder what exactly makes you, you? I’m sure we all have at one point or another. The human body,
Top Reasons Why Healthcare in the United States is so Expensive
Introduction An analysis published in the medical journal JAMA held that between 1996 and 2013, healthcare spending in the United States increased by about $933.5
Climate Change’s Impact on Health
Introduction The impacts of human-induced climate change on our physical, mental, and community health are on the increase globally, and if nothing is done to
Medical Marijuana – The Facts
Introduction Overtime, there have been a lot of myths surrounding the legality and usage of medical marijuana. This is due to the many healing potentials