I am a biochemistry and psychology double major from Dartmouth College with an interest in the interaction of social media and health. I love learning new things, art and design, cooking and eating new foods, and watching TV (when I have time for it!). Occasionally, I also enjoy memorizing Nicki Minaj raps (seriously).
Going abroad to do a medical procedure, also known as medical tourism, is becoming a more widespread in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to ...
December 17, 2014 - 1:06am
Most surgeries today are done on an ambulatory basis, which means that they do not require an overnight stay.
These surgeries are usually performed in free standing ambulatory surgery centers ...
December 16, 2014 - 9:50am
Protecting your skin against melanoma and other skin cancers isn’t just for summer. The risk for UV damage is just as high, if not higher, in the chilly months.
Here are five reasons why you ...
December 8, 2014 - 8:25am
Artificial sweeteners allow consumers to enjoy sweetness in foods and drinks without the calories. They apparently help people lose weight and, in diabetic patients, control blood sugar ...
December 2, 2014 - 5:24am
Chances are you'll have to deal with a yeast infection at some point in your life, but it doesn't have to be a stressful or difficult ordeal.Here are seven tips and tricks for dealing with a yeast ...
November 10, 2014 - 11:39am
Green tea originated in China over 4,000 years ago and remains one of the most widely consumed herbs today. Green tea is packed with catechins (a class of powerful antioxidants, sometimes referred ...
October 29, 2014 - 5:40pm
Following the Ebola diagnosis of a second Texan nurse, Congress wanted to know answers. On Oct. 16, lawmakers questioned Dr. Thomas Friedan, director of the Centers for Disease Control and ...
October 22, 2014 - 8:15pm
Getting a good night’s sleep has all sorts of health benefits, while a bad night’s sleep can lead to health issues, from aging skin to weight gain. But these effects seem less drastic in light of ...
October 21, 2014 - 1:30pm
If I can be made without cooking, or in a microwave, that would be nice.
October 4, 2014 - 5:20pm
I don't have bad acne, but I would like to try some homemade, natural remedies. Any treatments you would recommend?
September 26, 2014 - 1:41pm
I had unprotected sex 6 days ago. He didn't finish in me or even come close to finishing in me, and I am not on the pill yet. A stupid decision, I know. Anyway, I took Plan B 36 hours later. A ...
Rebecca Xu commented on Anonymous' post HELP: Plan B symptoms?