Birth represents a time of celebration, beginnings, and, for 10 to 15% of new mothers, the onset of postpartum depression (PPD) [1,2,3]. PPD is considered a subset of major depressive disorder (MDD). It creeps up on the postpartum mother in waves of sudden sadness or disinterest. As if recovering from
Everything that makes you special can be found in a few simple molecules stacked three billion times. Intrinsic to all organisms, the molecule deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) accounts for the diversity of life, undoubtedly due to its unique structure and various chemo-physical interactions. DNA’s structure ensures the smooth integration of gene
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
Nonverbal behaviors such as body posture, facial expressions, and eye contact can say much about a person and, often, their meanings are universally recognized [1]. These behaviours enable nonverbal communication, which is especially important for survival and reproductive fitness [2]. However, what happens when a person’s actions conflict with their
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
By Labiba Nawar and Inara Nanji Introduction Ethical choices arise when ethical questions, complications, or dilemmas emerge. [1] Ethical decision-making is an approach that bases its foundation on ethical codes with a mutual understanding of right and wrong. According to their judgment of right and wrong vs. good and evil, people
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.,
In certain areas of the world, monolinguals are in the minority. Canada and Europe have reported rates of 55% and 67% bilingual populations, respectively, whereas India and the United States report 25% and 20%, respectively, thereby showing regional differences in bilingualism [2]. Recently, there has been an increase in the
Have you struggled with sleep and sought advice from your friends and family to no avail? Well, you are not alone. An estimated 10% of the population struggles with insomnia, and many turn to unhelpful ways to deal with it. In this article, we debunk three common misconceptions about sleep,
It is not an understatement to say that the world exists on a very fragile status quo. Until the past century, a dichotomous lens has been used to define social beliefs and any deviations from these norms resulted in mockery, exclusion, or public ridicule. However, through public efforts and campaigns,
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