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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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The Natural Philosopher
- Jan 31, 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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