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By: Cynthia Xi If anyone has been keeping up with the news recently, you’ll likely be aware of the fact that the United States has been through some rough changes, especially in the sector of public health and science. (I don’t wish to be political here; quite frankly, politics scares me. How ugly it becomes …
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By: Minhee Kim “Make sure to get your 8 hours every night” is a phrase that we’ve heard since Elementary School. The importance of sleep on our cognitive development and overall function has been parroted to us since we started questioning if we could stay up later. There’s the usual sha-bang of reasoning: “Sleep helps …
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By: Amrutha Alibilli Vision is not what you see through the eyes but rather, what is processed through the brain. Although the eyes are commonly regarded as the primary source of sight, in reality, visual perception is the brain’s interpretation of the world around you. In fact, all individuals are known to have a small …
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By: Raavi Paranjape As a college student, I am no stranger to the world of midnight snacking. Most students are swamped with homework and studying, so it can be difficult to eat meals in a timely manner. This can result in late night eating or snacking. According to Bevet et al. (2018), 32.5–72.8% of college …
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By Sophie Umansky Image source: https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/news/why-are-so-many-people-getting-sick-this-winter We’ve all likely heard an old wives’ tale or two in our lives. Some people live by them, others brush them off as superstition, but there is no doubt the effect they have had in shaping some of society’s medical opinions. So, let’s get into some popular old wives’ …
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Neha, Advertising Director, and Angela, Advocacy Director, host members with Medical Jeopardy (UMD, 2024).Members bond with peers over small table board games (UMD, 2024).
Our Co-Presidents, Tam and Lauren, share the schedule of exciting events for the Spring 2024 semester. (UMD, 2024) Jeff, Assistant Director of Health Professions Advising Committee, shares a preview of the application cycle. (UMD, 2024)
By Swathi Sevugan “American adults consume an average of 17 teaspoons (85 grams) of added sugar every day, more than 2-3 times the recommended amount for men and women respectively” (American Heart Association). In general, the American diet contains more processed sugars than any other diet. This is due to the high intake of sweets …
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By Amrutha Alibilli Source: (University of Maryland Medical Center, n.d.) We have all had this experience. After booking a healthcare appointment, you arrive at the clinic, wait in line, complete the overwhelming paperwork, scroll through your phone, and wait another hour before the physician finally calls you in for your appointment. The process is very …
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Image courtesy of Meme Generator Raavi Paranjape Do you have an exam coming up that you did not study for? Got any massive assignments piling up? Ready to party all weekend? As a college student myself, I know that all of these tasks are reserved for the night. Although staying awake all night means you …
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