Health Science

Longevity Blue Zone Centenarians: An Expository Paper

Christopher M. Green - Areas of the world found to harbor the people with exceptional lifespans are known as a Longevity Blue Zone (LBZ). LBZ’s are areas around the world that have an unusual concentration of centenarians. This paper investigates the link between lifestyle wellness... Keep Reading »

The Role of Native American Healing Traditions Within Allopathic Medicine

Rachna Vemireddy - Although spirituality has been an essential part of healing for most of mankind, modern medicine is more likely to embrace a mechanistic view of the human body where illness is an engineering problem and the body is the sum of discrete parts, rather than a complex... Keep Reading »
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The Use of Ketamine as a Treatment for Depression and Alcohol Use Disorders

Brendan Kelleher - Ketamine, described by the chemical formula C13H16ClNO, is most commonly associated with adolescent and adult recreational drug users and ravers who abuse this drug to experience a euphoric and dissociative state. Although this drug is a federal schedule III controlled... Keep Reading »

The Keto Diet and Long-Term Weight Loss: Is it a Safe Option?

Natalya F. Giroux - The ketogenic diet, or keto diet for short, is a fad diet that has gained significant attention in recent years as a popular weight loss approach. The diet is characterized by a depletion of carbohydrates which in turn place the body in a state called ketosis. In this... Keep Reading »
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Combating Xenophobia in the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Importance of Health Literacy

Sunshine Joyce A. Batasin - A global pandemic is often characterized by an abundance of information, the race for a vaccine, and a focus on preventing others from contracting the disease. However, the socio-cultural ramifications of such an event are oftentimes overlooked. Groups become stigmatized... Keep Reading »
 
 

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Aging
2021, Vol. 13 No. 05
Longevity Blue Zone Centenarians: An Expository Paper
By Christopher M. Green
Areas of the world found to harbor the people with exceptional lifespans are known as a Longevity Blue Zone (LBZ). LBZ’s are areas around the world that have an unusual concentration of centenarians. This paper investigates the link between... Read Article »
Aging Centenarians Blue Zones Longevity Public Health
Health Policy
2021, Vol. 13 No. 03
Single-Payer Reform and Rural Health in the United States: Lessons from Our Northern Neighbor
By Jared M. Hirschfield
Single-payer health reform has secured its place in the mainstream American health policy debate, yet its implications for particular subpopulations or sectors of care remain understudied. Amidst many unanswered questions from policymakers and political... Read Article »
Comparative Politics Public Policy Health Policy Health Insurance Healthcare
Mental Health
2021, Vol. 13 No. 02
A Critical Analysis of the Biopsychosocial Risks Associated with Postpartum Depression in Indian Mothers
By Dia A. Kapoor
Motherhood is an essential yet challenging feat that requires constant emotional, social, and physical support. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a devastating illness that has detrimental effects on both the mother and her child. PPD is a growing... Read Article »
Postpartum Depression India Mental Health Pregnancy Motherhood
Child Development
2021, Vol. 13 No. 02
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children: A Comprehensive Review
By Kailey M. Pate
Post-traumatic stress disorder in children under six years old has been formally recognized since 2013 (Veteran’s Affairs, 2019), yet the body of research is still lacking for this age group. An important step towards helping these youngest... Read Article »
Child Development Child Psychology Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Behavioral Psychology
Healthcare
2021, Vol. 13 No. 01
Cultural Competencies for Healthcare Providers Working with Rural Finnish Americans
By Abigail K. Carlson
The number of Americans aged 65-years-and-older is projected to increase significantly by 2050. As rural older adults age-in-place, it is imperative to examine the links between cultural competencies, ethnic minority status, and access to care.... Read Article »
Cultural Identity Healthcare Ethnicity Cultural Competency Finnish Americans
Genetics
2020, Vol. 12 No. 12
Genetic Coevolution: Transposable Elements and their Impact on Disease Development in Humans
By Gillian K. McNeil
Transposable elements (TEs), also referred to as ‘jumping genes’, are sequences of DNA located in the eukaryotic genome that have the ability to mobilize. This functional mobilization allows TEs to insert at random positions throughout... Read Article »
Genetics Biology Cancer Disease DNA Evolutionary Biology Genes
Traditional Medicine
2020, Vol. 12 No. 12
The Role of Native American Healing Traditions Within Allopathic Medicine
By Rachna Vemireddy
Although spirituality has been an essential part of healing for most of mankind, modern medicine is more likely to embrace a mechanistic view of the human body where illness is an engineering problem and the body is the sum of discrete parts, rather... Read Article »
Native Americans Healing Biomedicine Traditional Medicine Alternative Medicine Spirituality
Psychopharmacology
2020, Vol. 12 No. 10
The Use of Ketamine as a Treatment for Depression and Alcohol Use Disorders
By Brendan Kelleher
Ketamine, described by the chemical formula C13H16ClNO, is most commonly associated with adolescent and adult recreational drug users and ravers who abuse this drug to experience a euphoric and dissociative state. Although this drug is a federal... Read Article »
Mental Health Health Care Drug Abuse Alcoholism Depression Ketamine Psychopharmacology
Public Health
2020, Vol. 12 No. 10
The Keto Diet and Long-Term Weight Loss: Is it a Safe Option?
By Natalya F. Giroux
The ketogenic diet, or keto diet for short, is a fad diet that has gained significant attention in recent years as a popular weight loss approach. The diet is characterized by a depletion of carbohydrates which in turn place the body in a state... Read Article »
Weight Loss Keto Diet Heart Disease Fad Diets Public Health
Behavioral Psychology
2020, Vol. 12 No. 09
Intergenerational Intimate Partner Violence: Pathways of Genetic and Environmental Interactions
By Clare Choi
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue that results in social, psychological, emotional, and physical consequences. Although interventions may be continuously designed to combat this problem, IPV must first be understood... Read Article »
Behavioral Psychology Domestic Violence Genetics Public Health Social Learning Theory
Health Literacy
2020, Vol. 12 No. 07
Combating Xenophobia in the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Importance of Health Literacy
By Sunshine Joyce A. Batasin
A global pandemic is often characterized by an abundance of information, the race for a vaccine, and a focus on preventing others from contracting the disease. However, the socio-cultural ramifications of such an event are oftentimes overlooked.... Read Article »
Health Literacy Xenophobia Covid-19 Coronavirus
Genetics
2019, Vol. 11 No. 11
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An Analysis of Genetic and Biological Pathologies
By Nicholas F. Schneider
This paper compiles and analyzes a series of published articles discussing some of the genetic and physiological principles of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as provides insight into potential future investigations for furthering understanding... Read Article »
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Neuroscience Genetics Tourette Syndrome Anxiety Disorders
Biopiracy
2019, Vol. 11 No. 10
United States Patents, Biopiracy, and Cultural Imperialism: The Theft of India's Traditional Knowledge
By Daanyaal R. Kumar
This article aims to present the biopiracy of traditional knowledge from India by the United States, which has occurred directly through the use of patent law and indirectly through economic power and cultural imperialism. Throughout this essay,... Read Article »
Biopiracy Traditional Knowledge Cultural Imperialism Patent Law International Relations Foreign Policy India
Medical Anthropology
2018, Vol. 10 No. 12
Studying Ancient DNA to Understand Contemporary Disease
By Wafaa Khatau
The study of DNA and genetics has always been a large mystery to many scientists. The current Ancient DNA (aDNA) research on human history is more complex than what can be inferred from modern DNA research. Scientists and researchers are constantly... Read Article »
Medical Anthropology DNA Genetics Disease Population Genetics
Health Policy
2018, Vol. 10 No. 10
Is Medical Debt a Social Determinant of Health?
By Vikrant Bhatnagar
Medical Debt has largely been viewed as a financial burden. While studies have linked Medical Debt to decreased savings, reduced health access, foreclosure of homes, and loss of income, there has been little to no research exploring Medical Debt... Read Article »
Health Policy Public Health Medical Debt Health Disparities Big Data Medicaid Electronic Health Records Social Determinants Of Health
 
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