Apr 1, 2024 | Blog
By Esther Teresinski, JHBL Staff Member Date rape drugs, also known as roofies, have threatened individuals’ safety since the 1990s.[1] Yet, recent upticks in documented cases of date-rape drug use in the Boston area threaten the onset of a public health crisis and...
Mar 21, 2024 | Blog
By Anya Skae, JHBL Staff Member Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (hereinafter CTE) is a degenerative brain condition associated with repeat head injuries, particularly in contact sports, and characterized by the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain leading...
Mar 21, 2024 | Blog
By Lily Strenberg, JHBL Staff Member Instead of playing with blocks, kids are given iPads and computers as early as infancy to keep them occupied. Due to this uptick in screen time for minors, lawmakers are interested in regulating what children are seeing on social...
Mar 7, 2024 | Blog
By Avery Reavis, JHBL Staff Member Introduction: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (“PFAS”), also known as “forever chemicals,” are man-made chemicals that have been linked to various health risks, including cancer.[1] Recent research has shown that PFAS are...
Feb 27, 2024 | Blog
By Nicole Moschella, JHBL Staff Member Introduction In the United States, over 20 million Americans identify as LGBTQ+ and one-third are raising children.[1] Assisted Reproductive Technology (hereinafter “ART”) makes it possible for same-sex couples, single people,...
Feb 19, 2024 | Blog
By Izadora Lenna, JHBL Staff Member Introduction Fermentation has been used as a cooking technique through the ages. Although it is a technique which has been widely used, its benefits are continuing to grow. Fermented foods with lactobacillus are an innovative and...
