Schools across the United States that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are responsible for feeding almost 30 million students each day. However, many school meals fail to provide adequate nutrition for these students. In an effort to lower food costs and feed more people, schools opt for …

The HIV Crisis in the African continent has been steadily increasing since the 20th century, from where it originated. It has proven to be the most significant public health challenge in Africa, affecting millions of people across the continent.  Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), is a virus that attacks the body’s …

In America, nearly 60 million people may be drinking from pipes containing toxic metals. In Jackson, Mississippi, the mayor has issued more than 300 “boil water notices” in the last 2 years. Repeated warnings caused fear and frustration among city residents, and many feel as though they cannot even trust …

The use of cigarettes among teenagers continues to persist, and this trend has direct effects on public health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that thousands of teens begin smoking each year, with many becoming regular users before adulthood. This early exposure means that adolescents regularly inhale substances that …

The “McDonaldization” of American foods is steadily increasing every year, and this shift has direct effects on public health. Eric Schlosser, a consumer economist, reports that the average American consumes “three hamburgers and four orders of french fries” per week. This level of intake means many people regularly consume foods …

What is dreamcore? Dreamcore is an internet-based surrealist aesthetic. Through media such as images, videos, and music, it simulates and recreates the feeling of dreams—experiences that are both strange and familiar, both warm and melancholic. Dreamcore works often have unclear image quality with visible grain. The scenes are usually set …

Each day, people come into contact with surfaces, objects, and other individuals that carry germs. Germs are not visible to the naked eye, yet they spread quickly through touch and the environment. One of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness is proper handwashing. This …

Every day, the human body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digesting food. At the same time, people need water to function correctly. Many people are not drinking enough water, which affects their health. One of the easiest ways to help your body is to drink plenty of water. So …