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The Evolution of Mental Illness – SQ Online

WebIn the 1300s, Saint Catherine of Siena was the first-ever reported case of anorexia, known then as “anorexia mirabilis”. Saint Catherine’s anorexia was heavily …

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WebA SYNERGISTIC APPROACH. As seen by these questions about the prevention and development of mental health illnesses, there is still much to be answered regarding the level of control we have over our mental well-being. The conclusions drawn by both the Spitzer Lab and The Human Experience Lab suggest a partial answer to these …

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The Healing Modalities of Mindfulness – SQ Online

WebBy Meena Kian | Online Reporter | SQ Online (2019-2020) We hear it all the time–“close your eyes, take a deep breath, and clear your mind.”. These three simple …

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The Perception of Mental Illness – SQ Online

WebThe perception of mental illness has undoubtedly improved since decades ago, and this improvement could attribute to more individuals seeking help for their …

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Vaccination in the 21st Century – SQ Online

WebCalled MCV4, the newer conjugate vaccine is administered in two doses, about five years apart, and is recommended for children, teens, and young adults. This is …

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Particulate-ly Damaging: Wildfires and Lung Health – SQ Online

WebFine particulate matter equal to or less than 2.5 micromolar in diameter (PM2.5) are heavily implicated in adverse lung health. These aerosols are incredibly small in size, measuring up to at least 20 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Particulate matter has the ability to breach the filtration provided by nose hairs, allowing access

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“Kills 99.9% of Germs”: Is That Enough

WebSeeing the label “Kills 99.9% of Germs,” consumers assume these products make their surfaces germ-free. However, no one asks about the remaining 0.1%, the …

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What’s Really Beneath the Skin – SQ Online

WebShakespeare once said that the eyes are the window to the soul. However, dermatologists and scientists might counter that by saying perhaps the skin is the …

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The Promise of Precision Medicine for Psychiatry – SQ Online

WebPrecision medicine is an approach to diagnosis and treatment for disease that aims to accurately diagnose illnesses, and optimize treatment benefits, and efficiency for …

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Three-Parent Babies and The Truth Behind Mitochondrial …

WebFortunately, the advent of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) has proven to be very promising for couples who would like to have biological children …

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Disaster Medicine: What Is It

WebDisaster medicine is the branch of healthcare that works tirelessly to prepare, help, and heal when the most unfortunate happens. It takes many medical professionals …

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Phage Therapy: A Solution to Antibiotic Resistance – SQ Online

WebAntibiotic-resistance Bacteria Acinetobacter ( Source) Phage, short for bacteriophage, is a virus that naturally evolved to attack bacteria. They are more …

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Cholera to COVID-19: The Evolution of Epidemiology – SQ Online

WebAncient Greece was one of the first places where the spread and control of diseases—otherwise known as epidemiology—were studied. Greek physician …

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Looking to Biological Age for Health Maintenance: No Swimming Required

WebTo determine one’s biological age, positions along the DNA are examined for the presence of methylation. Years that have passed are marked on the genome based upon the methylation positions. When cells age over time, induced changes move the epigenetic alterations along the genome, indicating an increase in biological age.

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Nature and Nurture: How Culture and the Gene Pool are Connected

WebThe connection between how cultural practices manifest themselves in our DNA bridges the gap between the age-old nature vs. nurture debate, and becomes …

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The Racial Disparity in America’s Maternal Mortality – SQ Online

WebMaternal mortality is broadly defined as death due to the occurrence of “pregnancy complications, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of …

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Fast Food and Obesity: A Study in a Local McDonald’s

WebAbout 50% of the families used fast food to reward their children for visiting the hospital. Surprisingly, 72% of adults reported that they liked eating the fast food. …

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Autophagy: the Immense Benefits of Fasting – SQ Online

WebAutophagy is vital for cell homeostasis, and its absence leads to abnormal cell growth, shortened cell survival, and increased cell susceptibility to disease. As we …

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Climate Change and Skincare: How the Earth’s Warming Climate …

WebKrysta Biniek of Stanford University concluded that increased exposure to UVR reduced cellular cohesion within the SC and compromised the barrier function of …

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The Thalidomide Tragedy and its Lasting Effects – SQ Online

WebCommon birth defects seen in these children included deletion of the ears, deafness, severe underdevelopment or absence of the arms, defects in the femur and …

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