Authored by: Sicheng Chen Art by: Vanessa Chen Hsieh Although the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, many people still have lingering questions about the mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines: How do they confer immunity? Where do they go once inside our bodies?  While the first question has been widely discussed, the second is often overlooked. For many, it remains unclear how the mRNA is packaged and delivered—a process that lies at the heart of how these vaccines work. Understanding t

Authored by: Shriya Mehta Art by: Leena Jalees Getting hospital-level care no longer has to mean staying in a hospital. With remote monitoring, daily nurse visits, and virtual doctor check-ins, patients can now receive full treatment from the comfort of their home. The Hospital at Home (HaH) model, once a small experimental program, is now reshaping how Americans perceive inpatient care. The HaH program provides acute care for conditions like pneumonia or congestive heart fai

Authored by: Rma Polce Art by: Priscilla Liu When we think of a healthy person, we often envision someone who exercises regularly, eats nutritious meals, and has access to preventive care. But imagine you’re in a place where an outside run means exposure to harmful pollutants, the healthiest food nearby is a fast-food sandwich, and the closest clinic is an hour away. This is the reality for millions of Americans who live in medically underserved communities. In these areas, y