Authored by: Kanae Funabiki Art by: Caitlin Sweeney “Would you rather have Alzheimer’s or skin cancer?” This sounds like an impossible theoretical question, like choosing between the ability to fly or to turn invisible. In reality, you don’t get a choice, and you probably wouldn’t want one either. But what if I told you that Alzheimer’s and cancer are both influenced and shaped by the exact same gene? Meet the gene Apolipoprotein E (ApoE), a lipoprotein responsible for regula

Authored by: Julianna Morris Art by: Kendall Eddington Think for a moment about the accessibility of healthcare in our community, as well as the United States as a whole. When we picture healthcare here, we often imagine modern hospitals, advanced technology, and teams of trained professionals ready to help at a moment’s notice. The technology, resources, and personnel readily available are miles ahead of members of the Nunavik Indigenous community, a region in Northern Canad

Authored by: Josh Chelliah Art by: Andrew Mo While many in the United States enjoy the comfort of where they live, this unfortunately cannot be said for many marginalized communities. These marginalized communities, particularly low-income groups and communities of color, are disproportionately exposed to toxic polluting industries and environmental hazards. This results in adverse health outcomes such as higher rates of asthma, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Minority ne