The Natural Philosopher Feb 293 minTripping Into Sobriety: How Microdosing Can Help AddictionBy Olivia Baccellieri In recent years, North America has faced a significant drug epidemic. Opiates have flooded various populations through increases in pre...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 294 minCognitive Impairments from Microvascular DamageBy Jenn Cook As of 2017, type-2 diabetes (T2D) accounted for 91.2% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in America. It is the more common diagnosis for adu...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 293 minSpace Rats Used to Pioneer Liver Disease ResearchBy Cai McCann You might be familiar with spaceflight being the newest frontier for humans. But, did you know the health effects of spaceflight on humans? In ...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 293 minCombating Antimicrobial ResistanceBy Alexia Bove Since their discovery, antibiotics have been regarded as one of the most significant advancements in medicine. The commercial production and u...
The Natural Philosopher Apr 14, 20193 minBut 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 question, “but where do...
The Natural Philosopher Apr 14, 20193 minThe Half-Life of Truth, and How it Relates to the Medical FieldBy Nellie Stidham truth noun \ ˈtrüth \ plural truths\ ˈtrüt͟hz , ˈtrüths \ Definition of truth (Entry 1 of 2) 1a(1): the body of real things, events, and ...
The Natural Philosopher Apr 14, 20197 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 the autism spectrum,...
The Natural Philosopher Mar 24, 20194 minWalking Out on The Boys: An Eye Opening Read to Complacency in Our Day-to-Day LivesBy Nellie Stidham Warning: This piece contains strong themes including sexism and sexual harassment "In May 1991, Frances K. Conley, the first female tenured...
The Natural Philosopher Mar 24, 20193 minBirth 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; however, at the Endo...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 23, 20192 minFreeze 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 sweet, temperatures. ...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 23, 20193 minWinter Wonderland WarningsBy Nellie Stidham As this winter continues, education about cold exposure must continue. One of the best prevention tactics is knowing how to identify and pr...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 23, 20193 minHealthy Bodies, Toxic Medicines: Exploring College Students and the FluBy 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 get you an A on a p...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 23, 20193 minAn 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 considered a good way to p...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 1, 20194 minOne 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 textbooks, mastitis contr...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 8, 20184 minFrom Mouse to Man to "Me Too": Bringing Science and Social Justice Together By Rory Decker From Mouse to Man to "Me Too": Bringing Science and Social Justice Together Neuroscience is a very exciting field in the STEM world, especiall...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 8, 20184 min2018 Highlights in EpigeneticsBy Loret Haas-Hanser Science as a discipline is an integral part to learning about the world around us. Formality aside, science is beautiful. There are disc...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 8, 20183 minOn the Horizon of Ending Alzheimer's By Olivia Baccellieri The frontiers of medicine and research can reach far and wide in the quest for innovation. Journeys of discovery can be long-winded, or...
The Natural Philosopher Nov 10, 20183 minThe Tiny Tooth Sensor: Transforming Your Mouth into Your Own DietitianBy Lily Marino In recent decades, there has been an increasing obsession with dieting and monitoring your intake of calories, proteins, gluten, or whatever y...
The Natural Philosopher Nov 10, 20183 minFood for Thought: Neural Connectivity Changes and Food Addiction By Toby Lanser Addiction has long been thought of as a behavioral flaw that can be curbed and controlled. Over the years, however, advances in the field of n...
The Natural Philosopher Nov 10, 20183 minReclaiming your Health: Modulation of the Gut Microbiota Through DietBy Riley Forbes The word “health” is subjective and personal. If you ask a group of people to define what being healthy means to them, the answers will likel...
