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Continue reading →: A Simple Solution to Fighting Cancer: The seasonal flu shot – an unlikely Ally in the battle against cancer
by Lola Lee Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and although major advances have been made in targeting and understanding specific cancers, these therapies have extremely taxing side effects and serve to maintain the disease rather than eradicate it. Immunotherapy has become a game-changer in cancer…
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Continue reading →: To rekindle oneself
by Lola Lee Entering a new academic space was a daunting experience. I kept thinking to myself how on earth I was somehow going to go from an undergraduate to being a fully capable and knowledgeable scientist. The thought alone could make me undermine myself to a point where I…
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Continue reading →: BREAST IS BEST! HOW BREASTFEEDING COULD BE A BRAIN BOOSTER FOR YOUR CHILD
by Jae Eun Park Breastmilk – the optimal natural source of nutrition for babies – is known to be beneficial for the physical health of both the baby and the mother. But did you know breastfeeding can also positively affect your child’s cognitive development? What do existing studies say? Studies…
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Continue reading →: Perhaps it’s the friends we make along the way
by Jae Eun Park For me, playing piano was more about the destination than the journey. A successful talent show performance, a fruitful piano exam, delighted applause from my grandparents. It was never about the many hours of practice, whether productive or frustrating. Writing was similar. It was never about…
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Continue reading →: The Ear-Eye Key to Treating Psychological Disorders
By Naadiya Seedat What if we could listen or look our way towards better mental health? That’s the promise behind a fascinating new approach to treating psychological disorders – one that uses music, light, and brain-computer interfaces to nudge the brain into healthier rhythms. It sounds like science fiction, but…
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Continue reading →: Burning the midnight oil: A journey through pressure and passion
By Maxene Rich I entered this year coming into a completely new environment being away from home and living with other people for the first time, making new friends, and starting a degree in a field I had not majored in during my undergraduate studies. Although this might seem quite…
