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,

Authored by: Daniel Jung Art by: Eileen Cho Shallow. If one word could describe the digital environment’s degrading effect on our lives, it would be shallow. In a world of ubiquitous advertisements and 30 second video clips, our attention is being yanked in every direction at once. While online, temptation strikes with the ease of a flickering rattlesnake - the screen whispering alluring promises of your favorite Youtuber or the newest celebrity fiasco just one click away. Th

Authored by: Clarice Xu Art by: Amy Em Many controlled substances, including opioids and sedatives, are legally manufactured and can be prescribed for legitimate medical purposes. Although these drugs provide significant therapeutic benefits, the effects of substances such as temporary euphoria, have led some individuals to exploit legal loopholes and misuse them. Multiple U.S. policies, including the Controlled Substances Act, seek to ensure that patients have access to phar

Authored by: Chloe Yerin Lee Art by: Fiona Reilly Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the most pressing and prevalent biomedical challenges of the twenty-first century. Millions are affected worldwide by dementia-related conditions. In the United States alone, an estimated 7.1 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease as of 2024 [1]. Despite decades and ongoing research, many aspects of neurodegenerative disease remain unclear, irreversible and progressive. This le

Authored by: Chloe Lee Art by: Ava Shi South Korea is often celebrated as a global leader in digital health innovation, integrating telemedicine, wearable monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostics to transform patient care. Yet beneath this story of success lies a growing inequality: elderly patients in rural regions remain largely excluded from these advancements. The country’s rapid technological transformation has inadvertently widened the healthcare gap between urban and rura

Authored by: Castine Hardesty Art by: Claire Ma Most Americans are acutely familiar with the concept of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as an unhealthy sugar alternative. Despite this, HFCS is, without exaggeration, everywhere in America – it is in soda, condiments, macaroni and cheese, canned soups, pizza, flavored cottage cheese, lunch meat, bread, and crackers – and that is only a fraction of the common groceries in which HFCS is present [1,2]. It is undeniable that this

Authored by: Carissa Nair Art by: Fiona Reilly Commonly referred to as “The Great Imitator,” Lyme disease is a condition characterized by a history of medical chaos. Its mode of transmission appears straightforward: a bacterial infection caused by the bite of blacklegged ticks [1]. However, some of the highest rates of medical misattribution, especially with regard to neuropsychiatric symptoms, are associated with Lyme disease [2]. Moreover, a recent study by Shapiro et al. i

Authored by: Asha Gandreti Art by: Eileen Cho The end of life is a period of overwhelming uncertainty, where an abundance of unanswered questions may arise from patient, family, and provider perspectives; is there truly a correct course of action to take when a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal disease? While there may not be one straightforward answer to this question, it is undeniable that it carries a heavy weight on providers and families who must make pressing decis

Authored by: Anis Hadi Art by: Amy Em Climate change has been a growing global concern for decades, and its effects are becoming increasingly visible in communities around the world. Scientists project that Earth’s average global temperature could rise by an additional 4°C (7.2°F) during the 21st century if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate [1]. Rising temperatures are already endangering millions, creating serious risks to public health and disproportio

Authored by: Allison Park Art by: Lindsey Li In 2023, South Korea’s fertility rate- the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime-  dropped to just 0.65, the lowest in the world and placing the country at risk of population collapse. Projections suggest that by 2044, South Korea could become a “hyper-aged” society with a median age of 56, confronting unprecedented challenges in sustaining its economy, diminishing workforce, and healthcare system [

Authored by: Mel Drossos Art by: Grace Liu Do some foods make you feel bloated and sluggish, while others give you an immediate boost of energy? This sensation means that your gut-brain axis is doing its job. This bi-directional communication network, in tandem with the gut lining, plays a major role in our body’s response to food. Together, they protect us from systemic inflammation by serving as strong barriers that limit toxins from overwhelming our bodies [1]. However, th

Authored by: Ariana Dahi Art by: Claire Ma What if a doctor, or even an app, could tell you exactly what to eat to become your healthiest self, all based on your biological information? The NIH is currently funding Nutrition for Precision Health  with the goal of creating diet plans tailored to participants’ unique biological makeup. To do this, researchers are examining the interactions of a variety of diets with genes, proteins, microbiomes, metabolism, and other factors. C

Authored by: Abby Chang Art by: Kenneth Li As the sun rises over Moshi, Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro appears from the morning fog like a guardian in silence. Its glaciers, long seen as symbols of East Africa's abundance, feed springs and rivers that sustain generations of farmers, families, and communities. The mountain is more than symbolic; it is a lifeline. That lifeline, however, is under strain. Rising temperatures accelerate glacial retreat, and rainfall patterns are inc

Authored by: Tanisha Pallerla Art by: Miriam Alex As period tracking has become a widely used practice to monitor menstrual cycles,...

Authored by: Syed Hasan For decades, primary care physicians, more commonly referred to as PCPs, have been at the forefront of medicine....

Authored by: Amina Khan Art by: Eileen Cho “As a primary care physician, I would see young South Asians coming in who’d had a heart...

Authored by: Sophia Li Art by: Claire Ma In 1945, in San Francisco, at the first conference of what would become the United Nations,...

Authored by: Sophia Butler Art by: Stefanie Chen Introduction This is not an article on how screens are bad. The world has plenty of...

Authored by: Shereen Kazemi Art by: Miriam Alex Pilates, like many wellness trends, has evolved beyond just a core-building exercise into...

Authored By: Celine Kim Art By: Caitlin Sweeney Joan, a woman in her early 50s, was hospitalized after falling off her bicycle and...