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Athletes have their horror stories. A certain piece of grass was just too long one day. Their cleat got jammed in the playing surface just the right way. Players feel these horror stories have become all too common with the prominence of artificial playing surfaces. We call it turf. Turf first surfaced in the professional sports world when it was installed in the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. It was built in 1966, and facilities managers were struggling to maintain the…

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With its legalization in many regions, cannabis is becoming an important subject of interest for medicinal and recreational purposes. Its potential impact on blood pressure is one area of interest. Recent research by Alexandre Vallée and his team suggests that cannabis may potentially lower blood pressure, particularly in women. However, caution is vital, particularly for those suffering from medical conditions. “My blood pressure went back to being somewhat low.” -Adelynne Martin The story of Adelynne Martin emphasizes the significance of…

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neuropsychiatric condition characterized by impairing inattention. It can cause hyperactivity and impulsivity. There are over 366 million adults with ADHD globally. ADHD can persist into adulthood. According to a Swedish study, people with ADHD are more than twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic excess of glucose in the bloodstream and insulin resistance. The condition can affect individuals’ quality of life. In order in…

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               It is believed that with the higher usage of light and the greater aspects of light pollution that a lot of people are missing the stars at night “Due to light pollution, it is estimated that 30% of people worldwide have been robbed of their nightly view.” (news.sky.com). People are noticing the changes in the sky. Like Devin Channel who used to live in the country, but has since moved to a more city environment in Texas, “It’s weird,…

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Published March 23, 2023 By: Kennedy Webb-Glenn Substance abuse is a problem that is becoming more prevalent in the world today. It is the use of illegal drugs or the usage of prescription or over the counter drugs or alcohol for purposes other than those which they are meant. It means they are used in an excessive amount. According to Emory department of psychiatry and behavioral science 18–25-year-olds are reported to have the greatest amount of binge drinking, with 38-48%…

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College students around the nation have been dealing with social, cultural, economic and public health issues that lead the way in causing a mental health crisis. As is college can be a stressful time in many people’s lives. Add on student loans and the pressure can tense up real fast. In a study that was conducted in 2021, a group of college students surveyed different students from over 370 college campuses, in order to see a trend in mental health…

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Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering of Northwestern University, Joseph W. Song, is introducing the world’s first “electric band-aid.” This is an electrotherapy device that will accelerate the healing process of non-healing wounds. Wounds such as diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers are categorized as non-healing. These wounds need to be healed as fast as possible, as infection is likely and dangerous.  “Because they have irregular homeostasis, their wounds just don’t heal. It’s because of bacterial infection and also the pressure applied…

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COVID-19 has impacted tons of college students if not all students. Universities had to close down and students were behind a screen. There were no social experiences in what college is advertised for, which led to many mental health issues in students. In a study done in 2022 by members of the Yale Institute of Health at Yale University, students were forced to adapt this way of learning without even knowing what was happening. In an interview with Dr. Amyn…

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A recent study found traces of toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie fish, but fishermen and researchers have yet to see the most harmful impacts.  The study, published in 2023, sampled 190 fish from Lake Erie in 2015 and 2017. Results found microcystins, a liver toxin, were retained in fish well after a harmful algal bloom.  René Shahmohamadloo, a postdoctoral fellow and main author of the study, said the results were both encouraging and concerning.  “Encouraging news was there were…

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