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Ractopamine: The Chemical Americans Unknowingly Eat

February 25, 2021

Although Americans and Europeans share fairly similar cuisines, American pork recipes may contain an extra sprinkle of carcinogen. Ractopamine, a chemical commonly used in the American pork industry to produce leaner pigs more quickly, is thought to have the potential … Read more

Sleep: The Best Medication for Your Brain

February 24, 2021

A recent study suggests a lack of sleep costs the United States economy $411 billion dollars each year due to lower productivity levels (Hafner et al. 2017). According to a recent Gallup poll, 40% of Americans rarely get more than … Read more

Week 5: A Week of Wellness

February 24, 2021

This week began with relaxation, as having Monday and Tuesday off as wellness days allowed me and my friends to refocus our attention away from school and on ourselves. It did feel empty not having to wake up for classes … Read more

Week 4: A Break is Coming

February 15, 2021

I think most of us can agree that this week felt as though it was never-ending. Many of our professors have been cramming in exams and projects, all due this week, before our four-day break. It has been overwhelming and … Read more