“Blue Collar, Blue Scrubs” by Michael Collins
BY AHMAD NISAR – Few medical students decide to pursue a career in medicine in their late 20s; fewer still come into medical school fresh from working in a construction
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Genetic Testing & Company Stories
BY ALEX HOLLOWAY – Would you rather know if you were predisposed to certain medical conditions, or would you rather remain in the dark? The opportunity to raise this question
Read moreVaping: A New Epidemic
BY SHERRY LUO – California. Kansas. Illinois. Indiana. Minnesota. Oregon. Missouri. Within each of these states, at least one vaping-related death occurred; all of them took place within the span
Read moreThe Rural Physician Shortage
BY MORENIKE ISOLA – There is no doubt that physicians serve a prominent role in sustaining the health of citizens across the United States, and more importantly, on a global scale.
Read moreThe Skinny on Being Healthy in College
By Jesse Hu The latest data on American Obesity rates is in, and it’s downright embarrassing. While certainly not a hard-and-fast rule, Americans are statistically fat and complacent: during the
Read moreIs Adderall Worth the A?
By Emma Burke In a perfect world, students would study for tests far in advance and papers would be finalized days before the deadline. However, extracurricular activities tend to lead
Read moreThe Chemistry of Coffee: a Common College Addiction
By Leah Ginn It all starts with a slow rhythmic drip, followed by a noise of bubbling and an emergence of steam. An arousing aroma settles over the room and beckons
Read moreCaught In The Labyrinth of Illness
By Megan O’Mara The narrative of the chronically sick is tragically underrepresented and vastly important. Essays like “The Slow Death of Compassion for the Chronically Ill” and “The Spoon Theory” all
Read moreA History of Colleges’ Campus Care
By Saakya Peechara The beginning of any school year is stressful and brings with it many changes in a student’s life. The beginning of college, however, carries a host of changes
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