Authored by: Sophie Erb-Watson Art by: Aleena Naeem Mental Illness may not discriminate, but the U.S. mental healthcare system does. Despite unparalleled recent public attention, data demonstrate that the likelihood of receiving mental healthcare still depends heavily on race, gender, wealth, and geography. Telehealth was heralded as an equalizer, a technological fix poised to transcend structural barriers. Unfortunately, early evidence indicates that virtual care has largely

Authored by: Sophie Elijovich Art by: Grace Liu Some packaged foods in supermarkets proudly flaunt labels which declare their contents to be “Non-GMO Project Verified”. But what does it mean for a food to be GMO? Are non-GMO foods really so superior? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), are plants, animals or other living things whose DNA has been edited through genetic engineering [1]. In this process, scientists take the gene for a desired trait from one organism and inse

Authored by: Sophia Li Art by: Mia Hsu Every American, no matter their race, gender, age, class, or all else, will be touched by the actions of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS oversees agencies that pay for medical care for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and disabled, protects our population against domestic and international health threats, and oversees the regulation of our food and pharmaceutical products [1]. Stemming from its humble be