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Insomnia: Something Keeping You Awake?
Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Wyatt Ngai Many of us have difficulties falling asleep some night, whether it is the nervousness for a test the next day, or a thought that plagues our every moment. However, for some individuals, this feeling extends beyond one sleepless night to the point where it begins to Read more
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Deadly Enigma: The Story Behind Congo’s Mystery Disease
Written by Dulce Ong | Art by Tanisha Arora In a place where lush forests and vibrant wildlife paint a picture of natural beauty, danger lurks beneath the surface. In the heart of Congo, a mysterious illness has emerged, forcing humanity to confront the unknown once again. Fever. Vomiting. Sudden, unexplained deaths. Sound familiar? A Read more
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What is Erythroderma?
Written by Akemi Li | Art by Tanisha Arora Erythroderma, also known as generalized exfoliative dermatitis, is a potentially life-threatening skin inflammation. People may be diagnosed with this health condition because of certain medication reactions, such as those from barbiturates, penicillin, and sulfonamide. It could also be caused by certain cancers like lymphoma, along with Read more
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What is Dermatitis?
Written by Akemi Li | Art by MollyAnn Caulfield Dermatitis is identified as a term to categorize a group of conditions that create inflammation in the skin, leading to swelling and irritation. A common cause of dermatitis occurs when the skin comes into contact with something that creates irritation or triggers an allergic reaction that Read more
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Probiotics Explained
Written by Danielle Jayme | Art by Trevor Cheng With the rise of TikTok Shop, advertisements are flooding the algorithm, persuading buyers to purchase packs of probiotic pills. The average person on the internet, however, typically does not understand the effects of probiotics on the human body. Probiotics could be harmful, and who knows if Read more
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Periods at a Price: The Economic Barriers Behind Menstrual Poverty
Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Maya Wen Menstrual poverty disproportionately affects women of low-income and rural backgrounds, directly affecting a woman’s health and education, exacerbating financial struggles. Indigenous women, for example, have a smaller range of menstrual products to select from, and periods and pads tend to be more expensive at local stores Read more
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