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Insistent, Involuntary, and Inadmissible: Tourette Syndrome
Written by Caitlin Maramba | Art by Tanisha Arora Imagine taking a test during class when you suddenly hear a classmate begin to loudly and repeatedly bark. When a teacher steps in to help, he just gets worse. His shoulders jerk up, as if he were shrugging, but instead his body had decided to move Read more
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Historical “Curse” No Longer: On Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Maya Wen Socially reviled throughout history as a “curse,” leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a chronic, infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. This disease affects the skin, peripheral nerves, eyes, and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract. However, around 95% of people are unable to Read more
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Sleep Disorders
Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Lily Ozaeta Sleep is, by far, one of the most important and beneficial practices for the body, but its impact is dependent on the quality, timing, and longevity of sleep. As such, for those suffering from sleep disorders, sleep can quickly become a nightmare. Over 80 known sleep Read more
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Eating Disorders: Understanding the Struggle
Written by Aashna Gupta | Art by Tanisha Arora Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that are characterized by disordered eating behaviors, distorted body image, and an intense focus on weight and appearance. These disorders often interfere with daily life and can lead to several physical and psychological consequences. The most common types of these Read more
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Those Muscles aren’t Just for Show: The Effects of Exercise on the Body
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Maya Wen We hear ad nauseam that exercise is the key to a healthy body, and it isn’t just an empty saying. But before speaking about the exciting effects of exercise on the body, we have to first speak about what exactly it does. First and foremost, exercise Read more
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POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Charlene Cheng For many people, standing would not count as a grueling task, much less one to bat an eye at. However, those with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) face a different reality. A blood circulation disorder affecting around 1-3 million Americans, POTS is characterized by two factors: Read more
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