Articles
Becoming an Astronaut: How Space Flight Affects Our Bodies
As children, many of us shared a similar professional goal: We were determined to become astronauts. Little did we know...
Comparing Graduate Credentials: Medical Physiology vs. Microbiology
If you’re considering a graduate credential, we salute you! The path to securing your dream position can be a long...
Sleep Physiology: The Restorative Power of Rest
We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, making it no surprise that sleep is a favorite activity for many....
Gut Flora 101: Key Functions of Gut Bacteria and Health Tips
This very second, you have trillions of microorganisms living inside your body — so many that they make up one...
How Does Ozempic Work for Diabetes? A Complete Breakdown
In the United States, approximately 38 million people have diabetes. Within that population, about 95% have type 2 diabetes, a...
What Is Ebola — and How Does It Affect Your Body?
In 1976, researchers first identified a frightening virus that had emerged in the African nation then known as Zaire. The...
How Does the Immune System Work? 3 Key Strategies
There’s nothing worse than feeling a tinge of discomfort in your throat alerting you that something’s not quite right. When...
Why Do We Age? The Science Behind the Aging Process
One moment, you’re scouring your phone’s camera roll for the infamous cake-in-the-hair photo of your kiddo on their first birthday....
How Do Organs Communicate With Each Other?
Picture this: You’re reaching into the oven to take out a tray of freshly baked cookies. As you’re pulling it...
The Dangers of Stopping Antidepressants Cold Turkey
Antidepressant medications can be extremely effective in helping people cope with potentially debilitating conditions. Often, these medications don’t make a...
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