Precautionary Measures against Dengue Fever
An article regarding precautionary measures people should take against dengue fever is coming soon! Keep an eye out!
Vesna
Nov 91 min read
Smallpox Memorial Hospital
On my trip to New York City over the summer, I had the opportunity to visit Smallpox Memorial Hospital on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan. Although it is now an ivy covered medial style ruin, brightly lit at night to symbolize regality and sinisterness, it used to be the first hospital in the country to receive patients with smallpox. Due to the arrival of infected immigrants at Ellis Island, there was an increase in the amount of people with smallpox in the early 1800s. It wa
Vesna
Sep 11 min read
The Truth About Microplastics in the Human Body
From the food we eat to the air we breathe, our society has become reliant on modern innovations and this has led to plastic being a permanent guest in our homes, and consequently, our bodies. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5 millimeters in size, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic products or are manufactured intentionally, such as microbeads in cosmetics. Because they are so small, they can travel through water, air, and even our
Vesna
Jul 292 min read
Cancer Growth in Young Children
Cancers that affect people from birth to the age of 14 are considered childhood cancers. Childhood cancers are the least preventable type of cancer because they are caused by changes, or mutations, in the child’s genes early on in life, and sometimes before birth. How do changes in genes lead to cancer? The most common DNA change that leads to cancer is an acquired mutation. These occur when the body makes a mistake in the process of creating a copy of DNA when duplicating c
Vesna
Apr 302 min read
