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A Childhood Condition: Chicken Pox
Written by Sophia Qin | Art by Krish Irie de Vera Caused by the varicella-zoster virus, chickenpox is a highly contagious disease most prevalent in children under the age of 10. The illness can be spotted through itchy rashes with red spots and bleeding blisters, mainly affecting skin and mucous membranes. Although it is not Read more
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Written by Abigail Lee Aol | Art by Lily Ozaeta What is it like to see only the brush strokes on canvas but not the actual art? Body Dysmorphic Disorder is primarily related to how someone perceives a slight or nonexistent flaw as more significant than it actually is. Research by Dr. James Feusner shows Read more
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Bringing Light to Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Written by Tiffany Duong | Art by Lily Ozaeta Millions of conditions worldwide have treatments that are cures to people’s illnesses, however one of many conditions do not. Ichthyosis Vulgaris, in particular, is a unique disease that is also known as “fish scale” disease because the appearance of this hereditary condition on its victims can Read more
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IVF & Surrogacy
Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Lily Ozaeta Many say that the greatest single moment of their lives is the birth of their beloved children, but for some, this reality is unobtainable without the help of medical interference. Whether it be infertility, age, genetic problems, or matters of sex (two males or females); IVF, Read more
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Artificial Organs: Man-Made Miracles
Written By Anoushka Pandya | Art By Anoushka Pandya Artificial organs are a recent technological advancement that can save many lives. However, with the possibilities of artificial organs come just as many risks. What are artificial organs, and how can they both help and harm? Artificial organs are human-made tissues or body parts made to Read more
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Textured Sounds and Colorful Numbers: On Synesthesia
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art By Anoushka Pandya For most of us, the world has been filled with color since we opened our eyes and has continued to remain that way until now. However, for people with certain forms of synesthesia, color can be present in parts of life that one usually wouldn’t imagine, Read more
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