By Shi Wen Xing Athlete’s foot is a disease most notably linked to the locker rooms and people who frequent them.  The locker room, however, is not the only place you can contract this infection, and feet are not the only site …

By Allen Bryan Having an egg every morning for protein is a healthful dietary habit, but it could also cause a type of food poisoning known as Salmonella. The infection is called Salmonellosis, but is widely known by the bacteria’s genus name, …

By Kevin Bryan For thousands of years, people have been eating yogurt, kefir, and other fermented foods because they are tasty and they store well. Yogurt is one of the oldest and most-popular fermented foods in the world. It dates back five …

By Kevin Bryan Trauma, or physical injury, of a tooth is a common occurrence in adolescents. These injuries are often caused by accidents during sports or even normal household activities. Some of these injuries may result in a chipped or fractured tooth, …

By Allen Bryan Have you ever had red spots on your skin after a long hike that you just can’t stop itching? If so, you have probably been bitten by a tick. Ticks exist all around the world and they could be …

By Allen Bryan Summer is the time to go out to explore nature and its wonders. But it is also a time to watch out for things such as poison ivy, oak, and sumac. These three leaved plants are covered in oils …

By Kevin Bryan If you are planning a trip out of the country, especially to non-industrialized areas of the world, consult your doctor about the necessity for a typhoid vaccination. Typhoid is a solely human disease that is spread by contaminated food …

By Allen Li Everyone has felt thirsty at some point, and usually that is the signal to go get a bottle of water or drink from a water fountain. However, this signal sent by the brain is actually a sign that the …

By Shi Wen Xing Everyone has heard of the dietary requirements each day for carbohydrates, fats, and protein, but the body’s requirement of iodine is just as important. Iodine is a trace element in our bodies that needs to be replenished through …

By Kevin Bryan Tourism is something that many people enjoy doing, and once you have been to all the well-known destinations such as Paris or New York, visiting more exotic areas is something that interests many. Some of these locations on your …