Alzheimer’s is a disease that is affecting approximately 5.8 million Americans in 2019. In fact, one in ten people age 65 or older have the risk of contracting the ailment. Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, is an unfortunate and tragic condition to deal with, especially because it involves problems with memory and logical processes. …
Category: Science, Technology, Health, and Environment
Should We Wear Sunscreen Every Day?
We apply sunscreen at beaches and pools to prevent sunburns and tans. In other words, we wear sunscreen to avoid the sun from ruining our skin. So, why not wear sunscreen whenever we step outside? I am fond of skincare and read articles about it from time to time. From the past articles I…
Plastic Straws Have Consequences
Most of us use plastic straws in our everyday lives. Almost every restaurant and cafe provides plastic straws for their beverages. They may be convenient, but what many people do not know are the consequences that come with the usage of plastic straws. Plastic is terrible for the environment. First of all, making any plastic…
Summer Fun
Summer is here and there are many ways to spend this summer other than the usual summer homework, academic tutoring, and swimming around in the ocean. There are many opportunities throughout the summer that can be enriching and beneficial. During the summer, there are many ways to have fun but also help out the…
Ditching Plastic for a Better Future
Over the years, plastic pollution has been increasing and this just puts more harm to the environment. To make matters worse, plastic can not biodegrade and this means plastic can last forever. Additionally, toxic chemicals leak out and affect human health by entering the body and exposing them to cancer, birth defects, and other ailments….
Recent Surge In Measles Indicates Need for Vaccinations
The debate regarding vaccinations has existed since vaccines were first invented, with one side arguing the dangers of the act itself and the other, the consequences. Vaccines are, arguably, the greatest public health achievement in the history of mankind, and has helped prevent a multitude of diseases, including but not limited to polio, diphtheria, pertussis,…
[Editor’s Column] Recent Abortion Bans Spark Protests Across the US
Recently, there has been a surge of abortion bans across several states in the US. States that have passed these bans include Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, and Utah. Republican lawmakers have recently passed abortion bans in several states with the intent of going up to the Supreme Court and overturning Roe…
Dolphin Found in Florida with Plastic in its Stomach
A dolphin was discovered in Florida with a surprising amount of plastic waste in its stomach. According to Fox News, “Researchers made a sad discovery in the stomach of a dolphin who was found stranded on a Florida Beach last week.” After the dolphin was euthanized, scientist found the dolphin’s belly polluted…
[JJSR Highlights]No More Avocados? The Avocado Crisis
Avocados are frequently used for our everyday lives. People use avocados often for diet, foot scrubs, facial masks, moisturizers, makeup removers, and the best of all, guacamole. However, considering the warnings of an upcoming bill this year by President Donald Trump, we may no longer have avocados in the US again. Many…
The Causes and Damages of Volcanoes
There are a lot of volcanoes on Earth. People do not think much of them but people have to think carefully about volcanoes and their damages. Have you heard the names of Mt. Vesuvius and Gunung Tambora? These two volcanoes are two of the most famous destructive volcanoes on Earth. How much…