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Scary New Diseases That Could Kickstart The Next Pandemic

By: Alex Auger, Journalist
Over time researchers all around the world have started to locate some new and old viruses and diseases. Will any of these diseases cause world panic?
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A Guide To Epidemiology

By: Sir Pharaoh Carter, Journalist
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of disease and it is used to find causes based on presence in different areas, exposure to different factors, and the lifestyle of individuals.
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War On Drugs Timeline 1980-1990

By: Jorge Martinez-Leiva, Journalist
The war on drugs refers to government policies and initiative's aimed at reducing the illegal drug trades. Lets look at the highlights to 1980 all the way up to 1997. (This is still an ongoing war and this article only covers the 1980's and 1990's.)
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Engineering of a Vertical Jump

Engineering of a Vertical Jump

By: Alistair Ramthun, Journalist
Basketball players young and old amateur and professional all want to solve the problem of a limited vertical jump. But what is the science behind improving your vertical jump?
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What is Malaria?

By: Leticia Xavier, Journalist
Malaria is a deathly disease, that can be treated, that is caused by a parasite. Humans get infected by parasites such as mosquitos biting them.
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The Man in the Iron Lung

The Man in the Iron Lung

By: Anna Statz, Journalist
Paul Richard Alexander has lived in the iron lung for over seventy years. The iron lung is a tube-like device that covers every part of the body except the head.
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How Technology Helps People With Type 1 Diabetes

By: Victoria Neacsu, Journalist
Around 1.25 million people in the United States of America have type 1 diabetes.  Diabetes affects everyday life. If you don't get treatment, you will have serious consequences.
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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

By: Daniel Do, Journalist
Osteoporosis is most prevalent in the older population, especially in women, one or two years after their menstrual cycle has ended. Maintaining a nutritious diet full of vitamins, such as calcium and vitamin D will promote healthy bone structure. 
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Samba Robotic Toothbrush

By: Jimy Ordonez, Journalist
Steffen Mueller noticed that 88% of persons with disability have tooth decay or their teeth have plaque. Steffen wanted to make a toothbrush that anybody and everybody could use.
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Antibiotics – The Positives And Negatives

By: Eric Ji, Journalist
Antibiotics is one of the greatest advancements in the medical field. These powerful medicines help alleviate the affects of these infections; however, they can come with detrimental side affects.
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Duke’s Autism Screening app: SenseToKnow

By: Simrin Puri, Journalist
SenseToKnow is an app that can determine whether or not a child could get autism in the future. Developed by Duke University and the National Institute of Health, this app is helping many parents and children. How does it work?
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The Impact of Poverty on the U.S.

By: Kairui Zhao, Journalist
Poverty has a big impact on the United States in many ways. It affects society in different ways and keeps disadvantages going.
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