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Who Really Has the Advantage in Medical School Admissions?

Becoming a doctor is one of the most respected career paths in the world. It promises an opportunity to help, to save lives, and make a lasting impact. But even before you take your first step into an MD or DO program, there’s a high-stakes game playing out in applications,

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Body Image & Weight Loss: A Double-Edged Sword

In a society obsessed with appearance, the pursuit of weight loss can lead to both empowerment and despair. How do our perceptions of body image shape our goals, and what dangers lurk in this quest for an ideal physique? Body image, defined as an individual’s perception of their physical appearance

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Science Shaken: Research and Public Health Under The 2nd Trump Administration

Last updated: March 24, 2025 It has now been just over two months since the 2nd Trump administration took office, bringing sweeping reforms to the government and federally-subsidized programs. In just these past several weeks, Trump has signed over 100 executive orders [1], successfully confirmed 21 out of 22 Cabinet

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Science News, Society and Psychology

The Evolving Workplace: How can Organizations Increase Employee Engagement in Remote and Hybrid Settings?

What is the “new normal” for the modern workplace? The COVID-19 Pandemic altered the global workplace and introduced a variety of online resources to connect remote employees during quarantine. Zoom meetings, Slack chats, and PJs became synonymous with the typical workday. Yet, despite the ubiquity of remote work during the

Health and Medicine, Neuroscience, Science News

Brains in a Dish: How mini-brains are changing the way scientists study the brain

‘Mini-brains’, or lab-grown clumps of neurons, are a groundbreaking new technology that scientists are using to learn more about how our brain works. “What makes the human brain unique?” Dr. Madeline Lancaster, a neurobiologist at the University of Cambridge,  has focused her entire career on answering this one question [2].

Health and Medicine, Science News

South Asians and Heart Disease: How Experiencing Anxiety, Depression, and Anger After Discrimination Can Deteriorate Health

These days, it’s no secret that there are health disparities based on race. However, most studies focus on Black versus White health disparities. When Asian populations are included in research, they tend to be generalized into the Asian American/Pacific Islander category, overshadowing the diversity within this group. As it turns

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