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The Laughing Sickness: Kuru
Written by Goonj Gautam | Art by MollyAnn Caufield Kuru, a word meaning “to shiver” or “shake in fear”, is a disease that was most prominent among the Fore people in Papua New Guinea. Interestingly, the Fore people performed a type of cannibalism as a funeral rite and ate their dead relatives. This practice continued Read more
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The Cost of Perfection: Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Written by Tanishka Sinha | Art by Maya Wen Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder of the mind, featuring obsessions—recurring and persistent thoughts–and compulsions, behaviors performed in an attempt to gain relief. This chronic disorder can occur in any age group and is especially disabling. Symptoms of OCD Symptoms of OCD are divided into Read more
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Executive dysfunction
Written by Abigail lee Aol | Art by Tanisha Arora “I like the state of not interrupting what I’m doing” Have you ever felt thirsty but couldn’t bring yourself to get water? Or waited until the last minute to make yourself a snack? This could be because you were doing something—reading, scrolling on your phone Read more
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Aphantasia: Can You Visualize It?
Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Trevor Cheng When you close your eyes, can you visualize something you’re talking about or hearing? Maybe you’ve taken that for granted, but many people actually can’t! Those afflicted with aphantasia are unable to form mental images to supplement their thinking processes. Despite this, clinicians typically do not Read more
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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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