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    Viruses and Variants: What’s Up With The Booster?
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Dec 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Viruses and Variants: What’s Up With The Booster?

    By Maryann Makosiej These days, boosters are all the rage. Meant to re-prime your immune system, you might have been like me and felt...
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    HIV and AIDS: An Epidemic
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Dec 14, 2021
    • 4 min

    HIV and AIDS: An Epidemic

    By Maryann Makosiej “Rare cancer seen in 41 homosexuals,” one headline screamed. “New homosexual disorder worries health officials,”...
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    Conversations with Carney: A Physician On The Move
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Jun 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    Conversations with Carney: A Physician On The Move

    By Maryann Makosiej Whether covering 3200 miles, researching public health strategies, or improving the Public Health programs at UVM,...
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    A Word With Dr. Natalie Kwit
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Mar 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    A Word With Dr. Natalie Kwit

    By Maryann Makosiej A State Public Health Veterinarian and former Epidemic Intelligence Officer, Dr. Natalie Kwit is a versatile...
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    Political Science
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Oct 10, 2020
    • 4 min

    Political Science

    By Alexia Bove Although largely associated with the modern era, the anti-vaccination movement has existed for centuries. Its roots date...
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    The Natural Philosopher
    • Oct 10, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Pervasive Myth of Variability in Female Subjects

    By Claire Deckers Longstanding societal stereotypes paint women as being emotional and irrational creatures that are largely controlled...
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    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    Tripping Into Sobriety: How Microdosing Can Help Addiction

    By Olivia Baccellieri In recent years, North America has faced a significant drug epidemic. Opiates have flooded various populations...
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    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 29, 2020
    • 4 min

    Cognitive Impairments from Microvascular Damage

    By Jenn Cook As of 2017, type-2 diabetes (T2D) accounted for 91.2% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in America. It is the more...
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    Space Rats Used to Pioneer Liver Disease Research
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    Space Rats Used to Pioneer Liver Disease Research

    By Cai McCann You might be familiar with spaceflight being the newest frontier for humans. But, did you know the health effects of...
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    Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

    By Alexia Bove Since their discovery, antibiotics have been regarded as one of the most significant advancements in medicine. The...
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    But Where Do You Get Your Protein From?
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Apr 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    But Where Do You Get Your Protein From?

    By Olivia Hakan When I tell people I’m a vegetarian, especially one that doesn’t eat eggs or dairy, I’m immediately prompted with the...
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    The Half-Life of Truth, and How it Relates to the Medical Field
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Apr 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Half-Life of Truth, and How it Relates to the Medical Field

    By Nellie Stidham truth noun \ ˈtrüth \ plural truths\ ˈtrüt͟hz , ˈtrüths \ Definition of truth (Entry 1 of 2) 1a(1): the body of real...
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    The Natural Philosopher
    • Apr 14, 2019
    • 7 min

    The History Behind Vaccines and Autism

    By Lindsay Aldrich Whether or not you have brought a loved one to the pediatrician to get vaccinated, have a loved one who identifies on...
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    The Natural Philosopher
    • Mar 24, 2019
    • 4 min

    Walking Out on The Boys: An Eye Opening Read to Complacency in Our Day-to-Day Lives

    By Nellie Stidham Warning: This piece contains strong themes including sexism and sexual harassment "In May 1991, Frances K. Conley, the...
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    The Natural Philosopher
    • Mar 24, 2019
    • 3 min

    Birth Control: No Longer Just a Woman’s Issue?

    By Riley Forbes Historically, the burden of contraception has been delegated to women, as men have a limited number of reliable options;...
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    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 23, 2019
    • 2 min

    Freeze Yourself Thin?

    By Riley Forbes For those lucky enough to be in the northern hemisphere, winter is in full force and we’ve seen some bitter, and not so...
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    Winter Wonderland Warnings
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 23, 2019
    • 3 min

    Winter Wonderland Warnings

    By Nellie Stidham As this winter continues, education about cold exposure must continue. One of the best prevention tactics is knowing...
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    Healthy Bodies, Toxic Medicines: Exploring College Students and the Flu
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 23, 2019
    • 3 min

    Healthy Bodies, Toxic Medicines: Exploring College Students and the Flu

    By Maryann Makosiej Have you ever heard of the old wives tale that wet hair makes you sick? Or, how about how wearing the right shoes can...
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    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 23, 2019
    • 3 min

    An Examination of Blood Preservation Techniques

    By Artur Smiechowski From last night’s leftovers to pizza delivery boys flung far into the future, freezing something is generally...
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    One Health: An Interview with Dr. John Barlow
    The Natural Philosopher
    • Feb 1, 2019
    • 4 min

    One Health: An Interview with Dr. John Barlow

    By Maryann Makosiej Walk into Dr. Barlow’s office, and you will be inundated with books. David Quammen’s “Spillover”, public health...
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