A few weeks ago, President Trump submitted his proposed budget to Congress. Related to health issues, President Trump’s budget: Reduces the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) spending relative to the 2017 annualized CR level by $5.8 billion to $25.9 billion. The...
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When thinking of war, civilians may think of the possible consequences to soldiers as they relate to the actions of the opposition. Rarely does one consider that by defending oneself and the country, American soldiers may be harming themselves, as well. However,...
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Drones are on their way to becoming the preferred method of retail delivery and much more. Currently, however, the air technology can only be used in a few limited locations. Before they become ubiquitous, though, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must...
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Combat sports like boxing, wrestling and mixed martial arts, by definition, have a high potential of harming the head and brain. Because of this, in 1985, the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) was created to, “protect the safety and well-being of all...
read moreIn 2013, the University of Buffalo found that of the four participants who underwent daily aerobic exercise, all benefited neurologically, particularly in decreasing exhaustion. In 2015, the National Institute of Health (NIH) conducted a 12-week study with the same...
read moreIt has been proven that dancing can relieve stress and anxiety. Late last year, the FDA approved testing of MDMA, the active ingredient in Ecstasy, the drug that makes you want to dance the night away, as a possible cure for PTSD. Specifically, after promising...
read moreIn the United States, about 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lives. Though this is a staggering number as it is, traumatic brain injury can greatly heighten the risk of developing this seizure disorder. According to the NIH,...
read moreImagine if all you had to do was carry around a penny to know if something has negatively affected your brain. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring the development of such a product, called BLAST (Blast Load Assessment Sense and Test). Specifically, the...
read moreOn December 13, 2016 President Obama signed H.R.34 and so, the 21st Century Cures Act became law. Sponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici* (D-OR) and co-sponsored in a bipartisan manner, many say this is the biggest legislation of Obama’s presidency, after the Affordable...
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In 2015, Matt Damon was part of a team that traveled to Mars. Specifically, in the film The Martian, he starred in the story of an astronaut who traveled to Mars and was left behind by his fellow astronauts. The film had a budget of about $100 million and grossed...
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