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Cord Blood: The Miracle of Life, Saving Life
Written by Huria Alzena Riaz | Art by MollyAnn Caulfield The placenta is a wondrous organ made of the mother’s uterine tissue interdigitated with cells of the growing embryo. It is connected to the embryo through the umbilical cord, a 50-100 cm long tube, rich in blood vessels carrying oxygen, nutrients, and crucial antibodies from Read more
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What is Acne?
Written by Akemi Li | Art by Maya Wen Acne is caused by clogs in hair follicles where dead skin cells and oil stack up to clog pores, creating outbreaks of lesions, also known as zits or pimples. Outbreaks regularly occur on the face; however could also be in areas including the back and chest. Read more
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4 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Heart
Written & Art by Srivalli Adarapu The organ that never stops beating into action, always working, can also become so vulnerable over time when neglected. With heart disease ranking as the leading cause of death across the world, we must prioritize our heart health. As intimidating as heart disease may seem, these 4 simple habits Read more
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WHEN A SANDFLY BITES: LEISHMANIASIS
Written & Art By Sophia Salazar Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease, although this classification does not imply that it is unimportant. According to the WHO, an estimated 700,000 to 1 million new cases of leishmaniasis occur annually, with this incidence rate on the rise (WHO). Thus, increased awareness and action are especially needed for Read more
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Autoimmune Diseases: What Are They?
Written by Danielle Jayme | Art by Mollyann Caulfield According to the Mayo Clinic, approximately 15 million people in the United States are estimated to have one or more of the 105 autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases are prevalent in society, but how many people truly know what they are? Although there is no set number Read more
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Understanding Capgras Syndrome
Written by Aashna Gupta | Art by MollyAnn Caulfield Capgras syndrome, also known as Capgras delusion, is a rare and fascinating psychological disorder that causes an individual to believe that someone close to them, often a spouse, parent, or friend that has been replaced by an identical impostor. Although this syndrome is very uncommon, this Read more
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