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How Do Vaccines Work? A Simple Guide to the Immune System and Immunization
Vaccines save lives. Period. Take the flu shot. (No, really, take it.) During the 2023-2024 flu season, influenza vaccines prevented: ...
How Deep Can You Scuba Dive? Exploring How Our Bodies Adapt
When you think of scuba diving, one of two things probably comes to mind: the thrill of checking off a...
What Is a Gap Year — and Is It Right for You?
You’ve seen it in movies: The main character, destined for college, shocks everyone by taking a year off to travel...
The Science of Sunlight: Immune System Benefits and Risks Explained
You’ve heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what about nature’s other daily remedy, sunlight?
Spotlight on Career Paths: CRNA
An oral surgeon is removing a wisdom tooth. The unconscious patient fidgets. Another trained professional boosts the anesthesia level. The...
Advancements in Biotechnology for Diabetes Management
Prior to the discovery and use of insulin as a treatment for diabetes in the 1920s, people living with the...
What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Medical Anatomy and Physiology?
All medical professionals, no matter how seasoned, started at square one: At some point in their career, a surgeon learned...
How Hormonal Changes Affect Women’s Mental Health
Ever feel completely off — tired, overwhelmed or emotional — and don’t know why? Your hormones might be to blame....
Broken Heart Syndrome: Dying From Heartache
When looking for love, heartbreak is always a risk, but you might not realize that a broken heart can be...
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