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Exploring Osteoporosis
Written by Simran Ahluwalia | Art by Simran Ahluwalia As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, and one of the most insidious yet often overlooked conditions is osteoporosis. Often referred to as a “silent disease,” osteoporosis occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass decrease, or when the structure and strength of bone change. Read more
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Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Mahi Raithatha ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is another common eating disorder stemming from a fear of food. However, it varies from disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia in how people approach food. Instead of an inherent fear of weight loss or gain, or using food as a Read more
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STIs: April Health Awareness Topic
Written by Diya Desikan | Art by Lily Ozaeta According to ScienceDirect, over 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to infect people every day. STIs impact sexual and reproductive health in various ways—stigma, infertility, cancer, and complications in pregnancy. STIs impact nearly 20% of the world, and the stigmas surrounding them make their impact Read more
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Beyond the Stereotypical Energetic Child: Understanding ADHD
Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Maya Wen Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) refers to a neurodevelopmental disability beginning in the childhood stages and spanning into adolescence and adulthood. It is associated with impulsivity, a lack of attention, and hyperactive behavior. Between 2016 and 2019, the CDC reported around 6 million children aged 3 to 17 Read more
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Understanding Narcolepsy Disorders
Written by Shaurya Gulani | Art by Srivalli Adarapu Imagine experiencing sleep paralysis, graphic hallucinations, and “sleep attacks” throughout the day. These are just some of the very scary, but real symptoms of Narcolepsy, a life-long disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Experts share that of those who have narcolepsy, only one Read more
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The Unpredictability of Multiple Sclerosis
Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Maya Wen As is with all auto-immune disorders, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disorder in which our bodies begin attacking our healthy cells. In these conditions, the body’s immune system is unable to distinguish between foreign antigens against the body’s own cells. MS is caused by a malfunction Read more
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