Clik here to view.
Can exercise potentially help treat prostate cancer symptoms? UF researchers...
Savanna Wood a junior studying public relations at the University of Florida. Wood was excited to contribute to Layman’s Terms Media to try a new type of writing. “I wanted to attempt science and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Warning: One all-nighter can throw off circadian rhythms
Kayla Hunt is junior at the University of Florida majoring in Public Relations. Wanting to experiment writing on science and health and environmental topics, she decided Layman’s Terms Media would be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Breast cancer vaccines are nothing new
Dorothy Hagmajer is a sophomore studying public relations at the University of Florida. This story confirmed her interest in health sciences and sparked an interest in health reporting. Hagmajer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Could dust bring the next pandemic as quickly as birds?
Calli Breil is a master’s student in the science and health communications program at the University of Florida, and is planning to graduate in 2014. Calli is particularly interested in writing about...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hypnosis and therapy help school-related stress, experts say
Craig Kissoon is a sophomore majoring in journalism at the University of Florida who has blogged for the Independent Florida Alligator. After taking two psychology courses in high school, he became...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Movember coming to an end, Dollar Shave Club asking for donations
Editor’s note: I received an email from the Dollar Shave Club asking me to help promote their cause on Layman’s Terms Media. Because this is a science and health blog, their cause seemed fitting. Check...
View ArticleClik here to view.
To study or to sleep? A college student’s dilemma
Rachael Holt is a sophomore majoring in journalism at the University of Florida. Her interest in sleep medicine comes from her father who is the director of a sleep clinic in her hometown of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Editor’s picks for 2013
I know we still have a month left in 2013. But with finals and holiday break coming up, I felt it would be appropriate to make a “Best of” post highlighting some of my favorite posts. Since a majority...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Skin cancer doesn’t go away in the winter
Felicity Dryer is a health enthusiast living in Southern California and encourages everyone to protect their skin all year round. She loves writing about personal health and fitness, nutrition and skin...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Day in the Life of a Sea Turtle Biologist
Kristina Orrego is a third-year journalism student at the University of Florida. Her interest in writing a feature story about a sea turtle biologist comes from having a passion and love for animals....
View Article
