Powassan (POW) virus disease is a rare, but often serious disease that is caused by a virus spread by infected ticks. 100 cases of POW virus disease were reported in the United States over the past 10 years. POW virus is one of a group of arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) that can cause inflammation of the … Continued
By, Surabhi Ashok Imagine you lose your house in a fire. All your possessions, your clothes in your closet, your bulletin board covered in pictures, your memories, are gone. However, you push away your sadness and tell yourself that you should be glad that at least your whole family is safe, that other people lose … Continued
By, Surabhi Ashok You have a strict curfew for your kids, and on one weekday, they want to go somewhere at a time past that designated curfew. They keep asking you for permission the whole day even after you said no the first time they brought it up. Eventually, you get tired of the constant … Continued
By Bianca Battaglia Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) is a disease in which Staphylococcus aureus bacteria produce toxins that contaminate the bloodstream. These toxins, in turn, quickly travel throughout the body and overstimulate the immune system to the point where it can no longer protect the body. The Staph. aureus can enter the body through … Continued
By, Surabhi Ashok Think back to any fantasy novel that you have read. Most of them open with a detailed drawing of their story’s world. This drawing is a fantasy map, which is essentially a guide to help the audience understand the landscape that authors or directors create. It is a visual of every important … Continued