Authored by: Zianna Odogwu Art by: Alex Song With the rise of revolutionary technology and medicine, large language models and new phones aren't the only technologies reshaping everyday life. Particularly, human life is significantly changing for sickle cell disease patients who may have a renewed chance through CRISPR gene editing with continued research and scientific testing. Sickle cell anemia is a variant of hereditary blood disorders that comprise sickle cell disease. W

Authored by: Valentine Kim Art by: Fiona Reilly Dentistry is traditionally a specialty of handcraft and manual labor, but artificial intelligence is gradually reforming this structure. First, artificial intelligence is being utilized for diagnostics such as tooth decay detection. Tooth decay in its early stages have been ambiguous to detect by the human eye since its form is not consistent or noticeable. However, artificial intelligence-driven algorithms have been proving enh

Authored by: Thomas Chun Art by: Julia Chen Ever think that something in your kitchen can save someone’s life? No, I am not talking about the fruits and vegetables sitting in your fridge that keep the doctor away. I am talking about that familiar orange box of white powder that you always see on your shelf: baking soda. Yes, that same stuff that makes your volcano science project “blow up” when mixed with vinegar. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is one of most

Authored by: Syed Hasan Art by: Alex Song In a rapidly modernizing world, for the vast majority, the digitalization of blood glucose monitors has led to much better outcomes for diabetes patients. Particularly because it has allowed for the automated tracking of insulin injections and a reduction of needle usage. However, it has also left behind many who are unable to switch to digital devices. Reliance solely on online technology creates a gap in access to healthcare, especi

Authored by: Shriya Mehta Art by: Vanessa Chen Hsieh Introduction The debate over American Healthcare payment centers heavily on outcomes. Our system cares about whether patients get better or if costs fall. But different payment models don’t just alter revenue streams; they entirely reshape administrative priorities, organizational infrastructure, and where institutional energy flows. Does a transition toward value-based care actually advance care, or does it only exchange

Authored by: Sawandi DeSilva Art by: Chloe Lee Imagine picking up a prescription you know could make you feel better, only to pause after turning the bottle around and reading the label. For many, this is a harsh reality, as the sight of certain ingredients resulting in side effects have a massive impact on their health. Genetics play a substantial role in drug efficacy and toxicity varying from individual to individual, making it more dangerous for some to digest medicine. W

Authored by: Rebecca Lee Art by: Andrew Mo Reflect on the times you had to visit the doctor’s office because you were sick, or maybe a time you had to undergo a medical procedure. Do you remember taking antibiotics during these times, either as a child or maybe recently? Personally, a time I had an antibiotic prescribed to me was following my wisdom teeth surgery. Antibiotics are undoubtedly an impactful discovery that has brought forth life-saving advantages against terrifyi

Authored by: Hayoon Kim Art by: Ava Shi Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that disrupts the motor system, causing symptoms such as slowness of movement, muscular rigidity, and tremor [1]. These motor impairments significantly affect daily life. The disease is primarily associated with the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the basal ganglia, a midbrain structure that regulates voluntary movement, and more specifically, the substantia nigra [1

Authored by: Emma Robinson Art by: Joyce Wang Anyone who is familiar with Huntington’s Disease has likely heard of its life-altering effects. It is a particularly destructive neurodegenerative disease that leads to cognitive and motor deficits in those impacted [1]. The disease is relatively rare with only 2.7 per 100,000 individuals diagnosed, but has gained attention due to its severity [1]. While the age of onset differs depending on the type from young childhood to later

Authored by: Evelyn Caputo Art by: Fiona Reilly Walking into a room only to forget your reasoning for doing so is truly a universal human experience. After all, memory, while being a very precious part of life, can be extremely fickle. The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the body and, therefore, one of the most heavily studied. As neuroscience research continues to develop, researchers have struggled to discover potential treatments to slow the cognitive decl

Authored by: Eden Park Art by: Lindsay Wang Historically, researchers and professionals have treated the oral cavity and gut microbiome as mutually exclusive systems of study. The mouth has been the domain for dentists, while the gut belongs to gastroenterologists. However, emerging evidence suggests that these ecosystems have a notable connection called the oral-gut axis. Scientists increasingly describe the mouth as the “front door” to digestive and systemic health systems

Authored by: Armaan Vaswani Art by: Vanessa Chen Hsieh Inherited eye disorders (IEDs) are the leading cause of progressive vision loss and blindness worldwide. Some common IEDs, such as retinal degeneration and macular degeneration, develop very gradually. As a result, patients are often not diagnosed until much later in life, making lifestyle changes and modifications both sudden and difficult. Recently, researchers at the Harvard Ocular Genomics Institute developed a new ge

Authored by: Andy Lin Art by: Caitlin Sweeney In the war on cancer, information is power. Survival chances skyrocket when malignancies are detected early and treated accordingly. But cancer is a moving target. Tumors develop resistance and spread to other parts of the body before symptoms appear. Although imaging and tissue biopsy help establish a diagnosis and guide treatment, they provide only limited information about a constantly changing disease. Tissue biopsy remains th

Authored by: Noah Goodman Art by: Andrew Mo According to recent estimates, there are more than 1 million Parkinson’s patients in the United States, and over 90,000 new diagnoses are made each year [1]. Furthermore, Parkinson’s disease can permeate nearly all aspects of a person’s life. For example, many Parkinson’s patients experience muscle tremors – leading to poor motor control – and atypical (e.g. slurred, soft, and muffled) speech – leading to difficulties communicating

Authored by: Mary Wall Art by: Alex Song Introduction. There’s an age-old adage that goes something like “a new AI development a day, keeps future doctors away.” In a recent episode of Peter Diamandis’ Moonshots podcast, Elon Musk boldly claimed that attending medical school three years from now is “pointless,” implying that artificial intelligence will soon eclipse the need for human physicians. As an undergraduate aspiring to attend medical school, I found this rather conce

Authored by: Mina Kanburlar Art by: Caitlin Sweeney The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into emergency radiology represents one of the most significant shifts in modern diagnostic medicine. As emergency departments face increasing pressures from high patient volumes, time-sensitive diagnoses, and limited specialist availability, AI tools have emerged as promising technologies that can enhance the capabilities of radiologists and improve patient outcomes. This arti

Authored by: Max Turtz Art by: Kain Wang Growing up with a peanut allergy profoundly shaped my life long before I understood science. At three years old, after my mother ate a peanut butter cookie and kissed me, I broke out in hives. From that moment on, vigilance became routine. I sat at a separate allergen-free table in elementary school, read every food label for cross-contamination, and carried an EpiPen in case of accidental exposure. Annual skin and blood tests initiall

Authored by: Abigail Chang Art by: Joshua Choi Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. While its rapid growth contributes to its severity, an equally important factor is its ability to evade the immune system. Rather than escaping detection by chance, lung tumors actively suppress immune responses that would normally identify and destroy them. This ability to “turn off” the immune system allows cancer to persist and spread. As a result, unders

Authored by: Noah Goodman Art by: Laura Lee Introduction Can “brain games” serve as an effective intervention for battling normative and pathological cognitive decline? According to Anderson and Grossberg (2014), the answer may be yes [1]. But, what are brain games? And what evidence supports their clinical effectiveness? Throughout this article, I will refer to “brain games” as reading, comprehension, writing, mathematics, and even memory exercises that are aimed at improvin

Authored by: Ryan Nisay Art by: Mia Hsu Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being hailed as humanity's next greatest technological leap, but behind its promise lies a growing public health crisis. In less than a decade, what began as an abstract concept confined to research laboratories has essentially embedded itself in every sphere of human activity. However, the massive computational power fueling AI systems demands staggering amounts of electricity, most of which stil