For people with celiac disease, gluten is treated as a harmful toxin. In response to the “toxin,” the immune system damages the lining of the small intestine, causing symptoms such as cramps, […]
Environmental Causes Linked to Celiac Disease
Round of Applause for Cassini
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which has been in orbit around Saturn since 2004, will soon end its mission. On Wednesday, April 24, the spacecraft will dive into the 1500-mile gap between Saturn and […]
History and Culture Under Attack in Palmyra
On Friday, January 20th, ISIS attacked again in Syria destroying the façade of a Roman theater. This second-century monument was not the only one attacked and demolished in Palmyra, Syria. The Syrian […]
Tornadoes Rip Through the Midwest
Recently, the Midwest has been hit hard with an overwhelming amount of tornadoes, causing extreme destruction of people’s homes and communities. According to the National Weather Service, 26 tornadoes ripped through parts […]
NASA Declares 2016 as the Hottest Year in History: What This Could Mean for Earth’s Future
On January 18th, NASA declared that 2016 was the warmest year on record globally. This seems to have become a trend, being the third year in a row to break the record […]
An Unprecedented Presidential Inauguration
January 20, 2017 marked one of the most notable and memorable days in United States political history. Donald John Trump, successful businessman, television personality and now 45th United States President, took the […]
The Mesentery, the 79th Organ
The week of January eleventh, the scientific world experienced a major shift after a new organ was found in the human body, upping the accepted number of organs to 79. While researchers […]
Nobel Prize Winners Announced
Nobel Prize winners for 2016 were announced last month. This year, 11 people have been awarded a prize across three categories. Each year the Nobel Institute distributes awards in the areas of […]
Hurricane Matthew Cancels IHA XC Trip to Disney
Hurricane Matthew struck the southern coast of the United States earlier this month. The storm was identified as a Category 1 hurricane and hit the coast of Florida on Thursday, October 7th. […]
Major Bombings in New York City Area
It seems like bombings are becoming an everyday occurrence in our world. On Saturday, September 17th, there were multiple explosions in the New York/New Jersey area. In Seaside Park, NJ there was […]
IHA Accents 