•  “A scent for your thoughts?”: On Aroma Therapy

     “A scent for your thoughts?”: On Aroma Therapy

    Written by Abigail Lee Aol | Art by Maya Wen  There are exactly five senses present in the human body (although some individuals claim to possess a “really cool” sixth sense). The five main ones are the senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell.  The most undermined among these five is the sense of Read more

  • The “Man Cold,” More than A Myth?

    The “Man Cold,” More than A Myth?

    Written by Shaurya Gulani | Art by Charlene Cheng  Have you ever wondered why fathers, the heroes who appear to be just fine pushing through an injury or other issues, become bedridden with no willpower with just the flu or a cold? For decades, society has tried to figure out if such common stories are Read more

  • Phage Therapy: Deadly Viruses Turned Possible Medical Treatment

    Phage Therapy: Deadly Viruses Turned Possible Medical Treatment

    Written By Kirsten Batitay | Art by Charlene Cheng For so long, antibiotics have been our most powerful weapon against bacterial infections. However, things began to change, a major cause being our misuse and overuse of them. Like any organism, bacteria are constantly evolving, leading to disastrous bacterial infections–such as antimicrobial resistance, or AMR. In Read more

  • Understanding Bronchogenic Carcinoma (Lung Cancer) 

    Understanding Bronchogenic Carcinoma (Lung Cancer) 

    Written by Pahal Agrawal | Art by Lily Ozaeta Cigarettes, weed, and hookahs. These are terms every adolescent or adult knows, but something they might be unaware of is that 90% of lung cancer patients are or were active or passive smokers. Bronchogenic carcinoma, more commonly known as lung cancer, is a kind of cancer Read more

  • Orthorexia Nervosa: When “Healthy” Becomes Damaging

    Orthorexia Nervosa: When “Healthy” Becomes Damaging

    Written by Diya Desikan | Art by Charlene Cheng We’ve all encountered those health and wellness influencers, who only eat “clean,” while avoiding various foods and attempting to sell that as healthy eating. Unfortunately, the general public doesn’t realize that much of the information they spread can induce and aggravate a disorder called Orthorexia Nervosa.  Read more

  • As the Heart Races and Worries Overwhelm: Understanding Anxiety

    As the Heart Races and Worries Overwhelm: Understanding Anxiety

    Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Maya Wen  The heart pounds uncontrollably, dread takes hold, and feelings of restlessness and tension sink in— these sensations are far too familiar for those experiencing anxiety. Anxiety has recently been a prevalent topic across social media, following the recent release of the animated movie  Inside Out 2. Read more