Emily Schellin

Homelessness in America has hit an all-time high as of late. There are now approximately 167,000 homeless people on the west coast alone. With that, diseases once thought dormant have returned with a vengeance. President Donald Trump warns that leaders must take action “to clean up these hazardous waste and […]

Homelessness in America

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Avoid Spreading Germs at the Nail Salon Nail salons are a great place to receive a quick pampering session. Unfortunately, we aren’t the only ones taking advantage of spa time. With so many hands and feet coming in and out of the salon, germs are on the rise. There are […]

Avoid Spreading Germs at the Nail Salon

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The most recent State of the Union address emphasized the future success of schoolchildren. However, the USDA seems to be aiming for the opposite of success for today’s youth. The new “School Meals Flexibilities” rule may prove harmful to school-age children. This new plan will only worsen current obesity and […]

School Meals Flexibilities

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With elections coming up, politicians are quick to criticize surprise medical bills. Unfortunately, they aren’t as quick to act on their promise. Recently, new “surprise billing legislation” was written up and candidates must now decide where they stand. These surprise bills are a form of so-called patient extortion unique to […]

Surprise Medical Bills

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Every community deals with the disappointment of poor pet owners. The ones who abandon their vulnerable animals; animals that only want to give them their love and loyalty. There is a need all over the world for big-hearted people who are willing to help homeless pets. It’s nothing to be […]

How to Help Homeless Pets

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A recent analysis of transplant data suggests a remarkable number of potentially lifesaving organs go missing in transit. Besides needing a surgery date for transplants, doctors really need the organs properly preserved. Often times, when organs are delayed in transit, they’re no longer usable. For this reason, doctors often have […]

Transplant Organs Go Missing in Transit

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Introducing your dog to your newborn baby can be a daunting task. Dogs can have a positive impact on children as they grow up, but they may be wary of a new baby at first. While dogs are familiar with humans, a human crawling on all fours is a different […]

Introducing Your Dog to Your Newborn Baby

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Visiting a newborn baby in the hospital can be very exciting, but also very daunting. There are unspoken rules for visitors when your sister or friend has just given birth and is allowing visitors. It’s perfectly acceptable to be excited to meet the newest addition, but keep in mind it […]

Visiting a Newborn in the Hospital

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When it comes to the coronavirus, how exactly are we defining ‘close contact’? Authorities in the U.S. have taken great measures to ensure anyone flying in from China is quarantined upon arrival. Even so, with such drastic measures, officials advise U.S. residents to go about their regular business. Exception to […]

Coronavirus: Defining ‘Close Contact’

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It’s long been know that football players experience traumatic injuries throughout their careers. Harvard has offered to complete a health assessment post-career for many football players. Jackie Slater, formerly of the LA Rams, is speaking out on the injuries and suffering many ex-NFL players have experienced. “A lot of people […]

Football: Health Assessment Post-Career

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