It’s a new age for most Americans. We have a new President, new Cabinet, New Year, possibly new jobs, houses, etc., but one thing seems to remain the same: the state of our environment. While our new administration has its positive appeals, there are negative ones as well. Particularly, I personally feel our emphasis on being a world leader in science has now been deemed … [Read more...]
Are GMOs a reason to be fearful?
Genetically engineered organisms (GMO) are a hot topic, and have been for quite some time now. There are certainly many arguments for and against the idea of having GMOs. Specifically, GMOs are a concern with our food. The idea that we may be, and probably are mostly, eating foods and other organisms that have been genetically modified is a tad bit creepy, but does it really do … [Read more...]
‘Tis the season: The flu and you
Every. Year. It never fails. During this time we are hounded about receiving our flu shot. For most of us, we understand the general concept: flu shot = not getting sick, hopefully. However, how many of us actually grasp the details of this process? Is it really worth it? Why it is important? Let’s delve into that. Influenza (AKA ‘the flu’) is a generalized name for an … [Read more...]