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Independence Starts Before Graduation Many students spend years preparing academically for adulthood. However, fewer opportunities exist to learn practical health skills that become increasingly important

Health, Psychology

Scrolling and Self Esteem: The Psychology Behind Social Media Usage

August 12, 2026
by Gianna Kim

Over the last decade, social media has become the main way to stay connected to the people around us. It is how we communicate, express

Education, Ethics, Health

The Cost of Being Sick

August 10, 2026
by Eda Koselleck

How Medical Debt Creates Barriers to Healthcare in America © https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/04/who-had-medical-debt-in-united-states.html Imagine receiving a medical bill after an unexpected illness or accident. The treatment may

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Education, Health

The Terrifying Reality of Radiation That Slowly Destroys You

August 7, 2026
by Sunny Ha

Imagine sharing your room with a ghost. You cannot see, smell, taste, or feel it, but it can actively make changes around you. Although this

Quizzes

Learning Styles Quiz

August 6, 2026
by Academic Services Department

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Education, Health

The Science of Sleep: Why Teens Need More Than They Think

August 6, 2026
by Haniyah Azer

Sleep Is Not a Luxury For many teenagers, sleep is often treated as optional. Homework, extracurricular activities, sports, social media, and busy schedules can make

Infographics

Do you ever notice that one stressful week can leave you feeling exhausted, snapping easily at others, feeling irritable, and getting headaches all at the

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Education, Health

When Health Advice Goes Viral

July 31, 2026
by Eda Koselleck

The Public Health Cost of Medical Misinformation Introduction In less than a century, society has moved from the creation of the internet to an age

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Epidemiology, Medicine

Why Antimicrobial Resistance Is a Growing Concern

July 30, 2026
by Sunny Ha

Modern medicine depends on medications that continue to work, and we use specific ones depending on our health conditions. However, once treatments become ineffective, our

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Education, Health, Neuroscience, Psychology

Why Teen Stress Is More Than Just Feeling Overwhelmed

July 27, 2026
by Haniyah Azer

Stress Is Often Dismissed as “Part of Being a Teen” Between school assignments, extracurricular activities, social pressures, family responsibilities, and planning for the future, stress

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Health, Psychology

Mental Health Stigma: Where We’ve Improved and Where We Haven’t

July 24, 2026
by Gianna Kim

“It’s okay to not be okay” You’ve probably heard that phrase somewhere, whether on a poster, on a podcast, or on social media. We live

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Ethics, Psychology

The New Face of Youth Gambling

July 22, 2026
by Eda Koselleck

Social Media, Gaming Apps and Regulatory Challenges Introduction The digitalisation of gambling has transformed the ways in which young people encounter gambling-related activities. Unlike traditional

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Health, Medicine, Vaccine

How Vaccines Work: The Science Behind Boosting Immunity

July 20, 2026
by Sunny Ha

Humans are always surrounded by germs, especially pathogens—harmful, disease-causing organisms—yet our bodies still have ways to fight them back. When a pathogen tries to infect

A medical professional in a white coat holding a red stethoscope with both hands.

Education, Ethics, Health

How much does being a woman really affect your experience with healthcare?

May 7, 2026
by Sofia Passos

When we look at world’s history, it is unfortunately common to look at absurd committed against women. By contrast, the modern society seems way more

A person lying in a hospital bed, partially covered by a blanket, with a nasal cannula connected to their face.

Ethics, Health

Who Gets to Decide When Life Ends

May 6, 2026
by Eda Koselleck

The Law and Ethics of Assisted Suicide Introduction © https://www.sermo.com/resources/health-care-law-and-ethics-the-top-concerns-for-physicians/ Who decides when a life should end? This question is not only a philosophical and

Education, Health

Why Health Misinformation Spreads so Quickly on Social Media

April 28, 2026
by Haniyah Azer

When Health Advice Goes Viral A single post claiming a “miracle weight-loss drink” or a “secret mental health hack” can reach millions of viewers within

Health, Neuroscience

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Subtle Changes It Secretly Makes in Our Brain

April 24, 2026
by Sunny Ha

Many people often forget things—where they put their phones, the names of new people they meet, and even what they ate for dinner last night.

Health, Medicine

The Rise of mRNA Medicine: From COVID-19 to a New Era of Therapeutics

April 21, 2026
by Sofia Passos

The severity of the COVID-19 crisis compelled the scientific community to act at a pace that, until then, had seemed almost unimaginable. For decades, vaccines

Ethics, Health

Is Healthcare a Right or a Privilege?

April 15, 2026
by Eda Koselleck

A Legal Perspective on the U.S. Healthcare System Introduction There are only a few debates in American public policy which are so polarizing and difficult.

Education, Health

How to Speak Up for Your Health: A Teen’s Guide to Doctor Visits

April 9, 2026
by Haniyah Azer

When the Doctor Asks “Any Questions?” and the Room Goes Silent Many teenagers sit quietly during doctor appointments while parents and physicians do most of

Ethics, Genetics, Health

Ethical Concerns Regarding Gene Editing

April 8, 2026
by Sunny Ha

Imagine a world where people can change their child’s physical appearance and intelligence even before they are born. Although it may sound absurd at first,

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Epidemiology, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Oncology

When mathematics meets medicine: from neuroscience to epidemiology and oncology

April 2, 2026
by Sofia Passos

Mathematics and medicine may appear to belong to different intellectual worlds. Yet increasingly, the boundary between those sciences is dissolving. Modern medicine relies not only

Ethics, Health

Who owns your health data?

March 26, 2026
by Eda Koselleck

Balancing patient autonomy & medical innovation Introduction Every time you visit a doctor, get a blood test or download a health app, data about your

Education

Why Preventive Health Education Must Begin Before High School

March 22, 2026
by Haniyah Azer

Why Preventive Health Education Must Begin Before High School By the Time We Teach It, It’s Already Happening By middle school, many students have already

Education, Psychology

The Psychology of Fear: What Makes Humans Fearful?

March 20, 2026
by Sunny Ha

March 8, 2026 Anyone can be scared of anything, like literally anything—from spiders, heights, needles, water, and even failure! What we are afraid of differs

Activity, Charity

Student Spotlight :Jaden Armond Executive Director of The Medica Zone

July 15, 2025
by Jaden

The Nonprofit Alliance highlights outstanding student advocates shaping the future of the nonprofit sector. Through its Leading EDGE program, TNPA empowers young professionals to grow

Building Healthy Habits Before College: Skills Every Teen Should Learn

Scrolling and Self Esteem: The Psychology Behind Social Media Usage

The Cost of Being Sick

The Terrifying Reality of Radiation That Slowly Destroys You

Learning Styles Quiz

The Science of Sleep: Why Teens Need More Than They Think

5 Ways to Neutralize Test Anxiety

Test Taking Strategies

Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep Before an Exam

LinkedIn For Beginners

Building a Professional LinkedIn

The Neuroscience of Stress and Its Impact on The Body

When Health Advice Goes Viral

Why Antimicrobial Resistance Is a Growing Concern

Why Teen Stress Is More Than Just Feeling Overwhelmed

Mental Health Stigma: Where We’ve Improved and Where We Haven’t

The New Face of Youth Gambling

How Vaccines Work: The Science Behind Boosting Immunity

How much does being a woman really affect your experience with healthcare?

Who Gets to Decide When Life Ends

Why Health Misinformation Spreads so Quickly on Social Media

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Subtle Changes It Secretly Makes in Our Brain

The Rise of mRNA Medicine: From COVID-19 to a New Era of Therapeutics

Is Healthcare a Right or a Privilege?

How to Speak Up for Your Health: A Teen’s Guide to Doctor Visits

Ethical Concerns Regarding Gene Editing

When mathematics meets medicine: from neuroscience to epidemiology and oncology

Who owns your health data?

Why Preventive Health Education Must Begin Before High School

The Psychology of Fear: What Makes Humans Fearful?

Student Spotlight :Jaden Armond Executive Director of The Medica Zone

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