Art by Sacha Irick It’s our generation’s greatest addiction. The cell phone epidemic has infected many home, school and work environments, and our dependency is developing as early as elementary school. Technology, such as smartphones, allows access to the wide world of information and enables constant communication. However, there are many detriments to the digital age, and … [Read more...] about Do cell phones really cause cancer?
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Cancer care crisis caused by its success
As modern medicine advances, people are living longer and more fulfilling lives. Boris C. Pasche, M.D., at the University of Alabama identified the cloud within this silver lining, however. In an Oct. 2013 article he wrote, “Cancer care is suffering from its own success ... patients are living longer and surviving longer with their cancers.” This was in response … [Read more...] about Cancer care crisis caused by its success
Pepperdine Relay for Life: Sleep Deprived for a Cure
Photo by Alysha Tsuji Pepperdine raises over $14,000 for the American Cancer Society "I kind of knew right away from that first phone call that it was different,” Kathy Osborne said. Every year the 48 year old has a mammogram as a precaution, as recommended by her doctor. Because she was adopted, she has no solid record of her family history and whether or not it contains … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Relay for Life: Sleep Deprived for a Cure