Worldwide obesity tripled in just the last half century, and more people live in countries where there are greater overweight-related deaths than underweight-related deaths, WHO reports [1].  Obesity is an excess of body fat. As body fat increases, adipose tissues reach their capacity to store fat. This results in more

In October of 2018, the scientific world as we knew it completely changed with the birth of two little girls named Lulu and Nana1. These twins were revolutionary “designer babies” – the first human beings to have each cell of their body genetically modified for certain characteristics [1].  Before we

Each country has an established blood donation system. The system provides the structure and foundation to support a nation’s lifeline. Despite the importance these initiatives hold, people around the world still refuse to donate. A lack of donors has been observed over time for American citizens, demanding an urgent call

As history has progressed, pregnancy, labor, and delivery have become increasingly safer, allowing pregnant people to become the parent they wish to be. This is due to not only advancements in medical technology, but also through surgical interventions such as cesarean sections, or c-sections. While c-sections allow for the safer

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a rare disorder affecting about 30,000 Americans; it is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that is inherited through an autosomal dominant gene, meaning the inheritance of only one mutated allele (a part of a gene) is sufficient to cause the trait of the disease (Vonsattel et al.,

Today, I am here at the hospital with my pregnant wife waiting for our turn to meet our obstetrician. We have generally had a great experience; our doctor does not ignore me and only talk to my wife like every other doctor. They acknowledge my presence, her lesbian partner’s presence,

The novel coronavirus has impacted over 200 countries of the world and its unceasing effects continue to dismantle us. The unusual circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced all of us to adapt to several changes, one of which is the online education delivery method. Transitioning to remote learning has

Imagine a world like no other riddled with an illness that keeps getting stronger the more we fight it. Imagine the helplessness one feels when someone they care about is sick and possibly in pain, but they must choose between their own well-being or that sick loved one’s. This past

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal disorder in the world, with more than 500 million people affected worldwide (6% of the global population) (Hunter, March, & Chew, 2020). It is twice as common in women than men and increases in incidence with age, specifically after 60 years of