Sep 1Multiple MyelomaBy Ashley Small Bermudez The month of September brings awareness to blood cancers of all different types: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and Myeloma — also known as Multiple Myeloma. Out of all of these different types of blood cancers, Multiple Myeloma is the most common blood cancer to receive; however…Cancer3 min readCancer3 min read
Aug 30WellnessBy Aleena Choudhry Wellness: A Way of Life Health Today Health: a state of well-being 1900’s: absence of disease or illnesses; leading causes of death were due to infectious diseases Today: there have been medical advances to bring many diseases under control; poor health is related to the way we…Wellness1 min readWellness1 min read
Aug 30HIV/AIDS — Past, Present, & FutureBy Elizabeth Herr You’ve most likely heard about HIV/AIDS before. Whether on television or from a teacher, it is well known that AIDS is a chronic condition that takes the lives of many each year. Luckily, diagnoses aren’t death sentences. With treatment, patients can live fuller lives thanks to medical…HIV2 min readHIV2 min read
Jul 19Only SmilesBy Roysa Swami She felt like a ghost in every crowded room It loomed over her, covered her soul She looked down, her fingers digging into her arm So hard, it hurt, like the guitar strings hurt her fingers She let out a silent yelp as her nails pierced her…Smile1 min readSmile1 min read
Jul 18The Benefits of MusicBy Kyleigh Ing Whether we create, dance to, or listen to a piece of music, it is tightly integrated into our lives through the steady beats, catchy rhythms, and dynamic melodies. There are many benefits music has that can help us live a healthier lifestyle. During the pandemic, the majority…Music3 min readMusic3 min read
Jul 17ADHD Awareness MonthBy Chrysila Tanrifaisal The condition known as Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) impacts people’s behavior. People with ADHD may appear restless, have difficulty concentrating, or act impulsively. ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders that affect children. Most cases are diagnosed between the ages of three and seven years old…Adhd2 min readAdhd2 min read
Jul 4Calm Mind or Social AnxietyBy Hari Loukyaa Kuppam Many individuals experience a feeling within themselves which sends them down mountains of worry, leading to a hurtful and miserable feeling of self-criticism. This feeling is portrayed as anxiety. Many individuals go through various stages of anxiety disorders. Such anxiety disorders include social anxiety. The pressure…Mind2 min readMind2 min read
Jul 3The Lightswitch in My MindBy Katherine Chen The lightswitch in my mind is broken, So I read with the window open. Except daylight dims to agony, And I’m suffocated by reality. Your presence when it did exist, Tuned my organs to concert pitch. …Medicine2 min readMedicine2 min read
Nov 11, 2022Left and Right Hand?By Hari Loukyaa Kuppam There are many individuals who prefer one hand over the other. Some prefer their left hand, others right hand. Sometimes even both depending on their birth or life experiences. Individuals start to prefer their dominant hand by the time they’re 18 months old. …Handwriting2 min readHandwriting2 min read
Nov 11, 2022GreenBy Roysa Swami Sleepless nights, assiduous shrines Every doctor goes wrong, grandiose schemes, turnaround signs Seemingly green seeps out into sight And makes a difference, green delight As every particle lines up to see What happens when your skin turns green No veins visible, varicose or dead What makes me human, is ‘no…Medicine2 min readMedicine2 min read
