Social Media and Self Diagnosis
News Team Member Irene John explores the rise of self diagnoses for autism and ADHD among individuals consuming short-form video on Tiktok and other social media.
Racism and Health Inequity
News Team Member Kimberly Yang explores the "weathering hypothesis," the once-controversial and now accepted theory that experiencing racism imposes biological effects on health.
Obstacles to Higher Ed
In an opinion piece, News Team member Michelle Arauz argues that culture and class constitute a hidden curriculum in higher ed — and that schools ignore the need to prepare all students equally.
When Vaccination Becomes Negotiation
News Team Member Clara Silvestri explores how pediatricians must walk a tightrope between advocating for routine vaccination and gaining trust from parents.
Medical Dismissal of Women’s Pain
News Team Member Kimberly Yang discusses the need for systemic change in medicine to acknowledge women's endometriosis pain and reduce diagnostic delays.
Student Struggles in STEM
News Team Member Michelle Arauz explores how STEM programs isolate students by prioritizing performance over mental health.
Marketing Natural Products
News Team Member Laniah Bowdery explores the lack of safety guarantees around natural product supplements and how they differ from approved pharmaceuticals.
Health Beyond the Blog: John Green’s “Everything is Tuberculosis”
News Team member Clara Silvestri recommends John Green's "Everything is Tuberculosis," for its compelling reminder of how a curable disease still ravages human lives.
Health Beyond the Blog: “28 Years Later”
News Team member Laniah Bowdery recommends a post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie, "28 Years Later," for its portrayal of stigma around infectious diseases.
Health Beyond the Blog: “GATTACA”
News Team member Irene John recommends a 1997 sci-fi movie, "GATTACA," for its timeless warning of the future of genetic testing.