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Researcher: Sophie J. Research Editor: Linette Borges As one of the 3 core macronutrients, the importance of dietary protein consumption has never been disputed, however with increased social media-based buzz about protein supplementation and products, the question remains of just how valuable a high-protein diet is to overall health? Irrespective of your level of protein consumption, this macronutrient plays a crucial role in a plethora of biological processes, including,

Researcher: Dishita Ghai Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu Late-night snacks and energy drinks during exams. Sound familiar? For many university students, these habits are a part of daily life. Between lectures, assignments, part-time jobs, and social commitments, oral health can often slip down the list of priorities. Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavities, do not develop overnight. Instead, they result from small, everyday habits that slowly disrupt the balance

Research Writer: Ameera Abualsamh Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu Figure 1.  Illustration of a person standing between a brain and a gastrointestinal tract connected by underground roots  Most people wouldn’t dream of swallowing a spoonful of dish soap, yet millions of us consume "detergent-like" compounds every single morning in our coffee creamer and toast (Chassaing et al., 2015). While the word "bacteria" usually brings to mind illness,  inside your body, trillions of micro

Researcher: Dishita Ghai  Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu We have all heard that fibre is good for our health. But between instant noodles and late nights, it is a nutrient that is very easy to ignore until you understand what happens to fibre in the gut. What is Fibre? Dietary fibre is a type of carbohydrate that comes from plants (Mukhopadhya & Louis, 2025). Unlike most of the food we eat, which is digested and absorbed in the small intestine, fibre passes through the small i

Researcher: Roop Singh Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu As students, we often think of food mainly as fuel, something quick to grab between classes or during late-night study sessions. Yet nutrition is far more than calories or convenience. The food we eat directly affects how the brain functions, shaping mood, memory, concentration, and emotional resilience. In recent years, scientists have increasingly recognized the food and mind connection as a core pillar of overall well-b

Researcher: Dishita Ghai Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu As winter approaches and days get shorter, it is common for vitamin D levels to drop. Here’s how vitamin D impacts our health and why it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a micronutrient and hormone important for our health (Sanlier & Guney-Coskun, 2022). We have all heard about staying out in the sun to get some vitamin D or eating foods rich in it. But the vitamin D we get

Figure 1. Clipart of Health in Different Seasons (Source: Solh Wellness App) Q1: How can exercise boost immunity as seasons change?...

As spring and summer bring longer days, many struggle to maintain a healthy sleep routine due to changes in their circadian rhythm,...