1. Visit the Inner Harbor! There is a lot to do between the National Aquarium, touring the USS Constellation, and taking a Water Taxi ride.   2. Go to an Orioles game, especially for their great promotions! Every Sunday home game gives the opportunity for kids ages 4 to 14 to run the bases.

by Rachel W. The 12 Fruits and What We Can Take Away From Them   1. Wheat Wheat makes up a large majority of many of our diets- just think of the bread and pasta products you consume on a daily basis. However, the final products of wheat and flour made are not without labor

JScreen mourns the loss of our friend and fellow Jewish genetic disease activist, Randy Yudenfriend Glaser. Randy cofounded the Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium after giving birth to two children, Lauren and Jonathan, who are living with Mucolipidosis Type IV (ML4), a devastating and life-threatening Jewish genetic disease. Randy’s mission was to educate the community about

by Sierra Weiss   This is the final installment of the three-part series about my genetic screening experience with JScreen. My name is Sierra and I am a freshman at Emory University. A few weeks ago, I elected to be screened to learn about my genetic makeup. Although I don’t plan to start a family

by Nadine Paull   National Doctor’s Day provides one nationally recognized day of the year to show our appreciation for our doctors. Here are 5 facts you may not already know about this special day, and this lifesaving profession!   1. National Doctor’s Day is always celebrated on March 30th, commemorating the very first use

by Nadine Paull   Relationships offer the best of so many worlds: exhilaration, excitement, hard work, and familiarity. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of maintaining healthy, balanced relationships, is making time for quality time — and knowing how to spend that time effectively! Whether you’re a fan of the classics or up for

by Kara Wexler   I’ll let all of you in on a little secret: I didn’t always make it through Saturday morning services in its entirety. When my father used to bring me to synagogue every week growing up, I somehow always managed to escape the service and play catch in the back room of

by Sierra Weiss   A few weeks ago, I decided to be screened using JScreen’s easy to use, at-home saliva test. In the interest of ensuring the healthiest life possible for my future children, I’m taking the plunge and digging deeper into my genetic makeup. JScreen’s comprehensive screening will help me discover whether or not

by Sierra Weiss   My name is Sierra and I am a freshman at Emory University, originally from Boston, MA. Although I am only 18 years old and not planning on having children any time in the near future, I have decided to be screened to learn more about my genetic makeup and to discover whether

Everyone wants to feel like they are unique and special in this world. People with rare diseases are no exception. But when you have a rare disorder, it is also especially nice not to feel alone. Enter Rare Disease Day, which is celebrated around the world on the last day of February each year. The