Health & Wellness

March 6, 2020

Bill Bryson Discusses New Book on Miracles of the Human Body

By Anastassia Dardenne

Bryson wanted to explore the human body from the perspective of a “user,” as he calls himself.

March 5, 2020

UCSB Researchers Investigate Cause of Sodium Dysregulation in Migraine

By Jacqueline Wen

Identifying the cause of disturbances in brain sodium levels may inform potential migraine treatment.

February 14, 2020

Inherited Cancer and Genetics: Mary-Claire King Describes Finding Cancer Susceptibility Gene BRCA1

By Phoenix Pham

Due to her dedicated effort, Mary-Claire King has shaped the way the science community views ovarian and breast cancer. 

February 13, 2020

UCSB Researchers Develop Controlled Phage Therapy Techniques, Potential Alternative to Antibiotics

By Jacqueline Wen

"Our work is geared toward bringing phage therapy under control so that it can be used safely and more widely,” Irene Chen said.

January 14, 2016

Emotional Theory: Getting Physical

By Natalie Overton

When I arrived at his office half an hour early, the door was open. Sitting comfortably at his neatly paper-laden desk was UCSB Researcher and Sociology professor, Dr. Thomas Scheff (or “Doc”, as his students call hi...

December 31, 2015

Santa Barbara Allergist Suggests A Nutty Solution for Peanut Allergies

By Natalie Overton

One in 50 children between the ages of five and 11 have a peanut allergy. The CDC reports that peanut allergies have risen by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011, accounting for over three million cases in the United States...

October 29, 2015

Commonly Abused Drugs – Ecstacy

By Anicia Sarsoza

Molly, Molly, Molly Methylenedioxyphenethylamine (MDMA), commonly known as “Ecstasy” or “Molly,” is one of the most popular recreational tablets that has been hitting the dance and party scene for years. Ecstasy ...

October 29, 2015

Commonly Abused Drugs – Adderall

By Tara Sharifi

Adderall: Proceed with Caution Most commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), Adderall has gained popularity in recent years as a “study tool” among college students during testing seasons...

October 29, 2015

Commonly Abused Drugs – Heroin

By Stephanie Pernett

Not So Heroic, Heroin First synthesized in 1895 by Heinrich Dreser, who worked for the Bayer Company in Germany, heroin was originally marketed as treatment for a variety of illnesses, such as asthma, bronchitis, tubercu...

October 29, 2015

Commonly Abused Drugs – Cocaine

By Erendira Garcia

Although not a new trend, cocaine use has been portrayed in media — from soap operas to trap music — as an increasingly glamorized lifestyle. Cocaine has had a tumultuous history and continues to be one of the most c...

May 21, 2015

Coffee Addicts Rejoice

By Erendira Garcia

I invite you to question a friend who has recently acquired a coffee habit: chances are they will speak of their consumption with a tone of culpability, admitting a need to cut down as soon as finals are over. This is a ...

May 14, 2015

Ecstasy: What It is Doing to Your Brain

By Karla Bernardo

In the past few years, the rate of people in the United States using some form of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) — better known as Ecstasy or Molly — has skyrocketed. Psychiatrists have begun to examine the psy...

April 9, 2015

Costs and Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

By Sayeh Akhavan

Over the past couple of years, omega-3 fatty acids have received profound media attention due to their wide range of health benefits. Although they serve as a powerful source of nutrition, excess omega-3 fatty acids can ...

March 5, 2015

Got Health? Awareness Week Comes to Campus

By Priyanka Shindgikar

For many of us, college means eating a bag of Doritos between classes because you don’t have enough time for a real meal, and drowning in coffee during late night study sessions. Many students struggle with eating heal...

April 9, 2014

There’s a Latte Ways Caffeine Can Affect You

By Priyanka Shindgikar

One-third of the world’s population consumes coffee on a regular basis. The average American drinks three cups of coffee a day. Many people — especially college students — indulge in the revitalizing magic of coffe...

January 29, 2014

Yoga: More Than a Trend

By Priyanka Shindgikar

You are in your biweekly evening yoga class. Your mind is cleared from the clutter of your busy day; you’re calm and there is an equal boost of energy with every pose and breathing exercise. Finally, you lie down into ...