On May 20, 2019, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) announced their four newly appointed Goodwill Ambassadors. One of the four named was Cynthia Germanotta, Lady Gaga’s mother. Germanotta was named the Goodwill Ambassador for mental health. Her role is to promote a healthier lifestyle, improve the workforce, and promote around the globe better mental […]
There has been much discussion surrounding the ethical implications of germline editing in the world of science over the years, which refers to the process used to create genetically altered children or as many are now calling, “designer babies.” This long-term controversy among those in the science community has recently seen a dramatic increase along […]
The announcement of possible cases of leprosy identified in two children at a Southern California school is raising fears in the community. After the news broke, parents were keeping children home from school from fear that the stricken students had spread germs on the campus. School officials had the school disinfected and are trying to […]