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Demystifying Toxic Shock Syndrome – SQ Online

WEBKnown as toxic shock syndrome (TSS), Wasser’s sudden and life-changing illness was the result of simply using a tampon for too long. TSS is typically caused by the bacteria species Staphylococcus aureus, but bacteria from group A streptococcus can also be causative agents [3]. These bacteria can overgrow and produce a toxin called toxic …

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WEBA SYNERGISTIC APPROACH. As seen by these questions about the prevention and development of mental health illnesses, there is still much to be …

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The Healing Modalities of Mindfulness – SQ Online

WEBBy Meena Kian | Online Reporter | SQ Online (2019-2020) We hear it all the time–“close your eyes, take a deep breath, and clear your mind.”. These three simple …

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4^10 Ways to be in the Health Field – SQ Online

WEBSo lately I have been spending a lot of time on BuzzFeed, which was the inspiration for my title and theme of this week’s blog Share to:FacebookTwitterRedditPocketEmail

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Do Spicy Peppers Have Significant Health Benefits

WEBBy Briana Kusuma | UTS Staff Writer | SQ Online (2014-15). Almost everyone has had spicy food in their lives, especially college students; just think of all of those bottles of sriracha you’ve used or bags of hot cheetos you’ve eaten.

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Particulate-ly Damaging: Wildfires and Lung Health – SQ …

WEBFine particulate matter equal to or less than 2.5 micromolar in diameter (PM2.5) are heavily implicated in adverse lung health. These aerosols are incredibly …

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The Evolution of Mental Illness – SQ Online

WEBIn the 1300s, Saint Catherine of Siena was the first-ever reported case of anorexia, known then as “anorexia mirabilis”. Saint Catherine’s anorexia was heavily …

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The Science Behind Alternative Medicine – SQ Online

WEBYoga. Perhaps the most widespread form of alternative medicine is yoga. Originally developed in India, yoga is a longtime practice that is said to integrate the mind, body, soul, and spirit. It involves breathing techniques, stretching exercises, and mindful meditation, and has been shown to alleviate both physical pain and mental stress.

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Autophagy: the Immense Benefits of Fasting – SQ Online

WEBAutophagy is vital for cell homeostasis, and its absence leads to abnormal cell growth, shortened cell survival, and increased cell susceptibility to disease. As we …

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Looking to Biological Age for Health Maintenance: No …

WEBTo determine one’s biological age, positions along the DNA are examined for the presence of methylation. Years that have passed are marked on the genome based …

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The “Human Touch” in Medicine – SQ Online

WEBThis human touch was known to instill a level of confidence within the patient – a human-to-human connection that reassured and relieved them. As physician-author Abraham Verghese puts it, the most important innovation in medical history is “the power of the human hand.”. In fact, it has been scientifically proven that human connection

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The Racial Disparity in America’s Maternal Mortality – SQ …

WEBMaternal mortality is broadly defined as death due to the occurrence of “pregnancy complications, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of …

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Phage Therapy: A Solution to Antibiotic Resistance – SQ …

WEBAntibiotic-resistance Bacteria Acinetobacter ( Source) Phage, short for bacteriophage, is a virus that naturally evolved to attack bacteria. They are more …

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Fast Food and Obesity: A Study in a Local McDonald’s

WEBAbout 50% of the families used fast food to reward their children for visiting the hospital. Surprisingly, 72% of adults reported that they liked eating the fast food. …

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“Kills 99.9% of Germs”: Is That Enough

WEBSeeing the label “Kills 99.9% of Germs,” consumers assume these products make their surfaces germ-free. However, no one asks about the remaining 0.1%, the …

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The Perception of Mental Illness – SQ Online

WEBThe perception of mental illness has undoubtedly improved since decades ago, and this improvement could attribute to more individuals seeking help for their …

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Disaster Medicine: What Is It

WEBDisaster medicine is the branch of healthcare that works tirelessly to prepare, help, and heal when the most unfortunate happens. It takes many medical professionals …

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The Ethics of Euthanasia – SQ Online

WEBOne main argument for the support of euthanasia is grounded in personal autonomy–our ability to act independently–since living life is about minimizing physical pain and maximizing dignity and control. This idea is rooted in ancient times when physicians considered dying with peace and dignity a human right.

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Alzheimer’s and the Long-term Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep

WEBIt is the start of the new academic year, and you decide you want to hit the ground running by attending every lecture, completing every assignment on the day it is assigned, and following an extensive study schedule for every exam or essay. Come week five, however, you realize that sometimes skipping lectures and maybe not paying …

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The Promise of Precision Medicine for Psychiatry – SQ …

WEBPrecision medicine is an approach to diagnosis and treatment for disease that aims to accurately diagnose illnesses, and optimize treatment benefits, and efficiency for …

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