Shining the light on life beyond death
Near death experiences have fascinated people for centuries. Neurological studies tell us if these are simply cerebral illlusions or ethereal glimpses of the afterlife.
Pain and pleasure: Why do some people love spicy food and others don’t?
A special touch to countless cuisines, spiciness divides people into two: those who love it and those who do not.
No VET-ter time: Into the University’s fast-tracked veterinary medicine program
Although primarily a pre-medicine and pre-veterinary course, BSAB also equips students with the necessary skills to pursue other jobs.
Deconstructing gender dysphoria and gender-affirming therapies
For people dealing with gender dysphoria, transitioning—be it social or medical—can be the key to living their authentic self.
For mother earth and vaginas: Menstrual cups and the switch to reusable period products
Beyond plastic-filled pads lies a world of options for women looking to purchase menstrual products.
Are the kids alright? A look into child development in the pandemic
This is an unprecedented shift in the way children develop, and scientists are still trying to understand the extent of its impact.
Grappling with donation hesitancy: Is organ transplantation instilling fear or hope?
Traditionally, organ availability has relied on altruism expressed through organ donation as a “gift of life.”
Neigh or nay?: On ivermectin and treatments against COVID-19
It has been over a year since COVID-19 brought the world to a halt in March 2020. It is unsurprising, then, that people are desperate for the pandemic to be over. Some go as far as taking drugs not indicated for use against COVID-19, and sometimes in forms not meant for human consumption. An example […]