Authored by: Ellie Altmann Art by: Camille Parisot Before writing this article, I turned to my infallible friend Google and searched: “What is a healthy lifestyle?” Thanks to the AI Overview feature, I was instantly presented with a neatly bulleted blueprint: 1) eat a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fat; 2) exercise regularly for at least 150 minutes a week; 3) get 7-9 hours of quality  sleep per night; 4) manage stress through yoga, meditatio

Authored by: Ella Levy Art by: Laura Lee For many Americans, opening a health insurance bill has become an exercise in frustration. Premiums continue to rise, often faster than wages, leaving families and employers struggling to keep up. According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average annual premium for family coverage reached over $24,000 in 2024, a figure that has nearly tripled since the early 2000s (1). These costs are not only straining household budgets

Authored by: Eden Park Art by: Kendall Eddington It’s concerning how 2.3 billion people (30% of the global population) have dental cavities, and the current solution to treating them, instead of preventing the root cause. Scientifically known as caries, they are caused by microorganisms, specifically Streptococcus mutans . These bacteria feed on dietary sugars that we consume, producing acids as a byproduct. These acids combined with saliva and food debris form dental plaque,