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IBS: More than Diarrhea
Written by Anoushka Pandya | Art by Anoushka Pandya Maybe you have heard of the term IBS once or twice before and associated it with never-ending diarrhea, something extremely gross, but what exactly is it? IBS is a syndrome that refers to a group of symptoms (see our article: Disorders, Diseases, and Syndromes: What’s the Read more
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Breast Cancer: Understanding and Addressing the Challenge
Written by Chandana Nanjaiah | Art by Charlene Cheng Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is a life-altering experience that affects nearly 1 in 8 women in the United States at some point in their lives. The good news is that early detection significantly increases the chances of successful treatment. Regular screenings like mammograms are Read more
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Anorexia Nervosa
Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Lily Ozaeta Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an overemphasis on weight loss, misconfigured body image, and an irrational, intense fear of gaining weight. It is a highly debilitating disorder that interferes with one’s lifestyle, becoming the determining factor in exercising, food consumption and recording calories. Read more
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Beyond Skin Deep: Exploring Melanoma and Its Treatments
Written by Simran Ahluwalia | Art by Simran Ahulwalia Out and about in our daily lives, we constantly hear about the dangers of UV radiation, and how important it is to protect ourselves from the sun’s harsh rays. One of those dangers is the development of a form of skin cancer, melanoma. Melanoma is one Read more
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February Health Awareness Topic: Cardiovascular Diseases
Written by Diya Desikan | Art by Maya Wen February is Heart Health Awareness Month, which emphasizes the importance of heart health and the risks of cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases, or CVDs, are the leading cause of death on a global scale. 1 in every 5 deaths in the US is caused by a cardiovascular Read more
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Cognitive Collapse: Neurodegenerative Disorders
Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Lily Ozaeta Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are becoming increasingly prevalent with each passing day. The Alzheimer’s Disease International predicts that by 2050, there will be around 135 million global cases of Alzheimer’s. As neurodegenerative disease cases continue to amplify, it is imperative to understand these Read more
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