• Multiple Myeloma

    Multiple Myeloma

    Written by Shaurya Gulani | Art by Anoushka Pandya Multiple myeloma is a disease that has increased by 125% worldwide since 1990. Compared to other cancers, multiple myeloma is relatively rare. However, it is becoming more common.   Experts credit the extraordinary increase in multiple myeloma to the fact that people are simply living longer. To Read more

  • Pathoscribe Fundraiser – National Eczema Association

    Pathoscribe Fundraiser – National Eczema Association

    Written by Simran Ahluwalia | Art by Anoushka Pandya GoFundMe link: Donate Now! While most people associate the month of October with fall, Halloween, and other holidays, it is also important to note it is National Eczema Awareness Month! Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, inflamed, and oftentimes, painful skin. (The Read more

  • Vaccines

    Vaccines

    Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Anoushka Pandya Throughout history, vaccines have played a vital role in eradicating the spread of numerous diseases, as well as promoting herd immunity, which has proven critical during epidemics and pandemics. In modern times, the role of vaccination has become increasingly prevalent, showcased by its importance during the Read more

  • Agoraphobia

    Agoraphobia

    Written by Anoushka Pandya | Art by Maya Wen Going on public transport or to places outside our homes is simple for most of us. However, these tasks are not so simple for those with agoraphobia and can lead to symptoms similar to those of a panic attack. Agoraphobia turns things we deem so normal, Read more

  • Allergies

    Allergies

    Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Maya Wen Sniffling, sneezing, itching, and nausea are all extremely common symptoms of a widespread phenomenon: allergies! In fact, nearly 20 percent of Americans are impacted by allergies. In the presence of an allergen, the body will overreact and create antibodies to attack them, leading to physical reactions Read more

  • Shattering the Stigma: Schizophrenia

    Shattering the Stigma: Schizophrenia

    Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Charlene Cheng The insane, violent villain. The crazy, uncontrollable serial killer. In popular media, what might both of these people have in common? I’ll answer that question for you: their motivations might be chalked up to their having schizophrenia.  As much as we hear it being thrown around, Read more