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.
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.
Brainrot in Young Adults
News Team Member Laniah Bowdery explains the negative impact of short-form content on the cognitive skills of adolescents.
Sharing Public Space
News Team Member Talia Gordon Wexler discusses the importance of third spaces to address social isolation for people across all age groups.
Innovative Athletic Rehab
News Team Member Collin France delves into Karen Griffin's extraordinary impacts on athletes' success and recovery after injuries during her career span.
Father Ages and Pregnancy
News Team Member Yasemin Isbilir explores how fathers' age at conception matters as much as the mothers' ages to determine the success of a pregnancy.