Tag: Health
Apr. 20, 2018
It’s never too soon to adopt good eating habits
The saying goes: “Everything is bigger in America.” While this phrase has been used to describe how America has always made everything bigger (cars, buildings,…
Apr. 20, 2018
Don’t be fooled by pseudoscientific “facts” online
From fake news articles to clickbait “facts,” the internet has given rise to massive misinformation campaigns that make you question how gullible people actually are.…
Jan. 26, 2018
We’re all responsible for fixing the opioid crisis
Every day, at least 10 Pennsylvanians die due to an opioid overdose. That is 70 people each week, 3,100 people every month. And these statistics…
Oct. 27, 2017
Look what you made me flu: the importance of vaccines
I remember when the first case of H1N1 was reported. I remember the girl, 14 years old, who was among the first victims. Her face…
Apr. 21, 2017
Bye bye, freshman 15
Drexel University offers its students a vast array of resources that can be used to help with both academic and nonacademic needs. Upon arriving at…
Mar. 10, 2017
Aramark meets its mark
It’s no secret that dining halls suck — at least 95 percent of the time. Alas, the Drexel dining hall was no exception; eating at…
Mar. 3, 2017
On drugs for Alzheimer’s
The Dental Institute of King’s College London discovered that tideglusib, an experimental drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s, can also be used to help teeth regenerate.…
Mar. 3, 2017
It’s up to us to save the environment
A few weeks ago, I went to a beach near my home in New Jersey where I spent many days of my childhood. My parents…
Mar. 3, 2017
Eat more veggies, save more lives
Although vegetarianism has been popularized for many years and has influenced most restaurants and stores to carry more meat-free options, its more extreme cousin, veganism,…
Feb. 17, 2017
On gluten
A new product has burst onto the market for anyone who eats a gluten free diet. It’s called Nima, and in less than three minutes…
