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An Observation on Obesity
Written by Caitlin Maramba | Art by Trevor Cheng It is estimated that one in every eight adults worldwide has obesity. To be obese is described simply as having excessive body fat. Excess body fat can lead to later health complications such as high blood pressure and cholesterol. Another symptom is emotional isolation. Those who Read more
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The Science of Stretching
Written by Aol Abigail Lee | Art by Maya Wen “If you are able to, please close your eyes. Take a deep breath in and a deep breath out. Relax your shoulders. Unclench your jaw…” David Larbi, Mindful Moments In each and every episode of his podcast, David Larbi starts with this opening. More often Read more
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What Color Is That?: Life with Color Blindness
Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Maya Wen Often, people assume that having color blindness makes it so that the individual is unable to see any color whatsoever. However, color blindness is a more subtle disorder which involves the inability to differentiate between certain colors as opposed to seeing none at all. Color vision Read more
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Celebrating Our 100 Articles Milestone: The Importance of Health Awareness
Written by Diya Desikan | Art by Srivalli Adarapu Pathoscribe is proud to announce its 100th article! Our mission has always been to provide easily accessible educational medical content that everyday people can understand. We’ve been posting articles on various health topics, especially overlooked diseases and disorders for over a year now. We have witnessed Read more
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Morgellons Disease Unraveled
Written by Shaurya Gulani | Art by Trevor Cheng For years, Morgellons disease was written off as simply imaginary. Still, the painful reality of spider leg-like fibers in the skin that more and more people are reporting, has brought the attention of experts to unravel its web. Morgellons disease is an extremely rare condition that Read more
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Beyond the Bone: A Study on Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Written by Rihanna Mokhehle | Art by Lily Ozaeta Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare condition that has harmed many lives. With less than a thousand cases globally confirmed, some still live in pain trying to get the help needed. Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic condition where bone gradually replaces skeletal muscles Read more
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