Recently, there has been more talk about what is in our food-or rather, what is our food. A term that frequently arises in conversation are GMOs, genetically modified organisms. In supermarkets, you can often find items boasting labels like “GMO free” or …

The creator of the Heimlich Maneuver and numerous other medical techniques, Henry Judah Heimlich helped save millions of lives. His discoveries and inventions were put to use immediately by the American Red Cross Organization, and is part of the basics of first …

By Cicilyn Li   The introduction of industrial food processing has developed into one of the most detrimental habits of our once healthy lifestyle. As of today, a majority of people have forgotten that the food they purchase in local supermarkets can …

By Jiemin Sun During the winter holidays, many people “migrate” to warmer areas to pass the cold weather, like to a beach resort in the Caribbean or a warm comfy chair by the fireplace at home. But another option, skiing, is quite …

By Joyce Ye   Besides the obvious benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet, there are plenty of reasons people turn to veganism or vegetarianism, including weight loss, health issues, and animal rights. Still others are guided by their religious …

By David Zhang Have you ever wondered where all the formulas you have memorized in math class came from? They weren’t magically written into your textbook. These theorems were formulated by many mathematicians, including Carl Friedrich Gauss. Gauss was born on April …

With the new year comes new year resolutions. Here are some healthy resolutions to think about for 2016:   Working out more often This is a common resolution, but also the hardest. Many say that they lose motivation or that they’re too …

By Cindy Guo   Andy William will be singing, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but high school students would think otherwise. Nearing Christmas, or the holidays, only means that finals week is slowly creeping upon us. Students taking six, …

On December 18, 2015, the new sequel of the Star Wars series will be in theatres. Many posters and fan memorabilia have already been released to the public for publicity, but a certain poster has attracted the wrong kind of attention. A …

For many that seek softer, lusher skin, DIY facial masks are affordable and fun. However, some recipes contain ingredients that do more harm than good.   Lemons Lemons are extremely acidic, with a pH of 2. As a result, it irritates skin …