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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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Muted Voices: LPR
Written by Anoushka Pandya | Art by Maya Wen To all my singers, what if one day it hurt to sing? Singer Luke Chiang went through this when he developed a condition called LPR. Luke Chiang is well known for his breakout hit “Shouldn’t Be,” released in 2019, among his other songs. After he released Read more
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Understanding Parkinson’s disease
Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Srivalli Adarapu With over 10 million global cases, Parkinson’s disease ranks as the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease. Parkinson’s, known to weaken one’s movement by damaging neurons that produce dopamine, has become a global health concern. Beyond weakening the physical body, this disease also impairs the brain. As Read more
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