Anna Dehnke

Far more people require organ transplants than are donated every year. How can we determine who is to receive a life-saving organ and who isn't?

In today’s world we are constantly pushed to “stay busy” and be as productive and involved as possible.  With this mindset, it is often difficult to find time to slow … Continue reading "Should Daydreaming Be Mandatory?"

Commercial surrogacy brings income to India's poorest. But does it take advantage of impoverished women?

The decision whether to sleep or study is real for college students across the country. What are the health repercussions behind their choices?

Part of the problem with mental illness is that no one talks about it. Could changing the stigma associated with help reduce mass shootings?

Employers in Houston, TX are requiring employees to subscribe to online wellness trackers. Are employees' privacy at risk?

Blanket antibiotic use is an accepted practice in the production of meat. Should it be? What risks does it hold for consumers?

College students are burning the candle at both ends. Will their lack of sleep catch up to them?

The term “designer babies” is becoming more and more common around the world today as genetic engineering continues to revolutionize how we think about human development.  China has some of … Continue reading "The Present Status of Genetic Engineering"

With a record-setting net worth of over $700 billion, Apple has become the largest U.S. company and produces some of the most widely used technological devices in the world.  As … Continue reading "Apple’s Proposed Conservation Effort Raises Questions"

The introduction of vaccines was one of the biggest leaps in medical history.  To think that one could be permanently immune to a specific disease was incredibly enticing to the population … Continue reading "The Necessity of Vaccination"

As cancer becomes increasingly prevalent in our society, cancer screening and treatment have developed into some of the most expensive and important facets of the medical world.  More and more … Continue reading "Moral Concerns About Breast Cancer Treatment"