In recent years, scientists have been studying these organs from a whole new light, placing much more emphasis on investigating the relationship between our gut health and our well-being.

What is 'Gut Health' and Why is it So Important?

Learn how to fund your tuition and focus on your academic dreams.

Understanding the Basics of Scholarships

Feeling like you never have enough time to do anything? Don't have enough time in a day, a week, or even a month? There's a word for that--time scarcity!

Next on Self-Sabotage: Time Scarcity

Excessive social media usage, especially among youth, is not a surprise given how social media companies intentionally design their products to be addictive.

How to Control Your Social Media Usage

High school is a time of figuring out what we like, dislike, and ultimately developing our interest in areas we may want to pursue as a career in the future. But why should we devote time instead to things we truly want to do?

A Mental Health Survival Guide in High School

Have you ever thought about going into medicine but are still unsure? Well, a solution for you may be to join your local HOSA Chapter!

5 Reasons You Should Join HOSA if You Plan to Go Into Medicine

Learn how to get work done during the most tiresome part of the day.

3 Ways to Motivate Yourself After School

What is a research paper? What are the main types of research papers? Read the ultimate guide to writing research papers.

The Complete Guide To Writing Research Papers

Historically, society has believed that certain vocations hold greater prestige than others, whether it be due to the achievements, gains or productivity-driven nature of the work. Biology-related sectors such as healthcare and medicine are especially influenced by these prejudices in a positive way.

How Biology-Related Sectors Measure Up in Canada-A Data Analysis

Around the world, the conditions and lifestyle that comes with being a doctor heavily varies. There are over 190 different countries, each with unique experiences and benefits to offer and there are endless opportunities for where you want to practice.

What Does Being a Doctor Look Like Around the World?

The medical field is one that has a large scope of career options, from clinical psychologist to pediatrician to microbiologist. Explore what it's liike to volunteer at an animal shelter!

Volunteering At An Animal Hospital

Learn how to use apps and software to help with time management!

How to Write a Research Proposal

 School, homework, extracurriculars. Stress is everywhere! What if we could minimize it with something as simple as music?

How music helps relieve stress

HOSA Experiences

Many people think, why do we have to die? An article about immortality from the perspective of scientiists and theologians.

Radical Ideas: Can Humans Achieve Immortality?

Extracurriculars are a fantastic way to explore your interests, meet like-minded individuals, and practice many skills - but how do you balance them with schools?

Balancing ECs and School

The Canada-Wide Science Fair gives students the opportunity to interact with other students who share the same scientific passions and a chance to not just socialize with others from across Canada but to develop new ideas, and gain a new understanding of the importance of science.

Everything you need to know about Canada Wide Science Fair!

Learn about different ways to reach out and find research opportunities as a student!

3 Ways to Get Involved in Research as a Student

In the busy life of a high school student aspiring to become a doctor, it can get pretty difficult to keep track of all your homework, tasks, events, and after school classes. It is helpful to have a couple of places that you can look at and see what type of day you have ahead of you. In the past, these places could be an agenda book, a planner, or a calendar hanging in your room. However, as technology has advanced, better and more efficient methods have been created.

Using Apps and Software to Manage Your Time and Tasks

You’re now starting your final year of high school, senior year, Grade 12. There are many things to look forward to such as graduation, prom, and making those last few memories with your friends before you head off to start the next journey in your life. Before all these exciting things happen, the first semester can be quite stressful. The time has come to finally decide where you are going to apply for post-secondary whether you choose to take a gap year, go to university or college, or even decide to work, these decisions are all made by you during this one semester.

University Biology Programs in Canada - The Difference Between Life, Health, and Medical Sciences Programs

Read about the challenges posed to high school students in a changing and chaotic world.

The World, The Chaos, and The High School Student

So, you're probably considering a career in healthcare (since you're...

So you want to Become a Pharmacist? The Roadmap to a Pharmad

If you are interested in specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases using medical technology to help better patients’ lives and help them out, then radiology is the career for you.

The Road to Radiology

Learn about choosing 1st year med sci courses.

Med Sci Year 1

If this scenario sounds familiar, you aren't alone. While the...

Making the most out of your morning: Establishing Morning Habits en route to medical school

So you sent in your resumé, wrote a cover letter, answered some written questions, and finally landed an interview – but what’s next?

Interview Do's and Don'ts

As a high school student myself, I know firsthand just how busy our daily schedules can get. Between all the homework, volunteering, part-time jobs, and extracurricular activities, there is barely time where you can just be a teenager, let alone go to wild ragers every other night. I understand how difficult it can be to maintain a social life while also keeping up with all of your academic commitments, so here are 4 tips to help you accomplish just that.

How to Incorporate an Active Social Life Into a Student’s Busy Schedule

The Autobiographical Sketch - An Overview and How to be Proactive in High School

Choosing a major can be difficult, here are some aspects you might want to consider!

Choosing Your Major Based on Money or Passion

In recent years, an abrupt boom in studygrams on social media has taken over the productivity world. Although aesthetic note taking, stationery, and handwriting go through on-and-off phases of popularity, one key aspect to an aesthetically productive life has always been trending- bullet journaling.

An Effective Guide to Bullet Journaling for Students

CanMEDS is a framework developed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada that describes seven roles and qualities of a competent physician who is able to effectively address the health care needs of patients in society.

All About CanMEDS

As the new another school year begins approaches, incoming high school seniors are soon to face one of the hardest decisions they’ll have to make thus far in their academic career: choosing their top choice university. Not only is this decision a vital investment towards your future, but the type of experience you undergo during university directly impacts who you become in the final formation years of your life.

7 Key Details to Consider When Choosing a University Best Suited For You

“When I grow up, I want to be a gerontologist,” said no one, ever. I highly doubt that even people who are gerontologists right now knew that such a career even existed as a kid. Who can blame them though? No one talks about them. Let’s take a closer look at 5 different jobs in the medical field you probably haven’t thought about.

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