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Written by Wynter Cheng, Edited by Han Trieu Introduction It’s 2025, an age of AI doctors, smartwatches that read your pulse, and cars that drive themselves. Yet tuberculosis (TB), an ancient disease, still kills over a million people each year. Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB primarily attacks the lungs, spreading through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Once inside the body, the bacteria can slowly destroy lung tissue, leading to per

By Kiki Huang Each year, in the United States, over 1 million women are diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, PID (ACOG). Of those 1 million, the majority of women with new PID diagnoses are under the age of 25 (Hasiya). PID occurs when someone experiences an infection of one or more of the reproductive organs; uterus, ovaries, and or fallopian tubes. PID is primarily caused by bacteria from untreated sexually transmitted infections (STI) which spread to the reproductiv

By Gabriella Ip Introduction Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, known as PCOS, is a hormonal condition that impacts 6-13% of reproductive-aged women and an estimated 70% of women remain undiagnosed according to the World Health Organization. It’s the most common cause of anovulation and infertility, and unfortunately it comes with long-term health problems.(1) PCOS is commonly associated with insulin resistance, since it contributes to the hormonal imbalances and exacerbates metaboli

By Jessica Lopez Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. There are many painful symptoms of endometriosis such as pelvic pain, severe menstrual cramps, pain associated with sex, pain associated with bowel movements and urination, digestive issues, fatigue, and bleeding in between periods. There is no known cause of endometriosis, however, genetics is known to play a contributing factor. Certain factors can increase the risk o

By Jargalan Chinbat Outline:  Overview Symptoms Causes and Risk factors Diagnosis and Stages Treatment and Prevention References Endometrial Cancer Overview Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that refers to the abnormal overgrowth of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus (womb). While etiology of endometrial cancer remains unknown, an increased level of estrogen hormone may play a role in the buildup of the lining of the uterus (1). It is the most prevalent uterine ca

By: Guadalupe Pereyra In the ongoing fight for reproductive justice, especially in today’s polarized climate contraceptives have remained a key part of supporting reproductive anatomy. Contraceptives play a crucial role in shaping an individual's reproductive choices. Contraceptives are instrumental in reducing unintended pregnancies, and minimizing the number of unsafe abortions while enabling individuals to advance their own personal goals. Despite the advancements, dispari

Written by Courtney Coleman, Edited by Hannah Ryu, Han Trieu, and Gwendolyn Lee Table of Contents Introduction The Brain's Alarm System:...

Written by Paul Yousif, Edited by Nikhil Chakravarty, MPH, Edited by Courtney Coleman Substance use disorders (SUD) are mental illnesses...

Written by Gabriella Ip, Edited by Han Trieu, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Opioid drugs are a class of narcotic pain...

Written by Misha Afnani, Edited by Olivia McCollum, MPH, Edited by Courtney Coleman Racial and ethnic disparities often result in unequal...

Written by Sara Lai, Edited by Emily Begnel, MPH, Edited by Courtney Coleman Depersonalization/derealization disorder (DPDR) is...

Written by Jasmine Lobo, Edited by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is...

Written by Ava Axelson, Edited by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) is a mental...

Written by Xixi Richards, Edited by Christopher LeBoa, Edited by Courtney Coleman Overview  Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary genetic...

Written by Sophie Keshishian, Edited by Jacob Flores, Edited by Courtney Coleman Leading an active life is a common goal for most healthy...

Written by Leo Gorgatti, Edited by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Gender dysphoria is defined as a form of psychological...

Written by Jasmine Lobo, Edited by Emily Begnel, MPH; Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction There are approximately 462 million  people...

Written by Emma To; Edited by Emily Begnel, MPH; Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction The CDC states that “[c]oronary artery disease...

Written by Ava Axelson; Edited by Nikhil Chakravarty, MPH; Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Crohn's disease is a type of...

Written by Daniel Skarsten, Peer Reviewed by Emily Bengel, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction: Did you know that an insect the size...

Written by Maddie Rice, Peer Reviewed by Emily Bengel, Edited by Courtney Coleman Background Neglected diseases are a set of illnesses...

Written by Elisia Leung, Edited by Maura McDonagh, Justin Nguyen, and Courtney Coleman The rise of new SARS-CoV-2 mutations, such as the...

Written by Yusuf Samimi, Edited by Maura McDonagh, Justin Nguyen, and Courtney Coleman It is no secret that the unhoused population is at...

Written by Amanda Abusaif, Edited by Maura McDonagh, Justin Nguyen, and Courtney Coleman Onset of COVID-19 can lead to a myriad of...

Written by Britney Nguyen, Peer Reviewed by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Dracunculiasis is a rare infectious disease that...

Written by Leeon Maher, Peer Reviewed by Xiaochen Liu, Edited by Courtney Coleman Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic...

Written by Xixi Richards, Peer Reviewed by Xiaochen Liu , Edited by Courtney Coleman Overview Mosquitos are often vectors of disease,...

Written by Sophie Keshishian, Peer Reviewed by Olivia McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman It is frightening to be unknowingly living...

Written by Emma To, Peer Reviewed by Nikhil Chakravarty, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are a...

Written by Ashley Fang, Peer Reviewed by Nikhil Chakravarty, Edited by Courtney Coleman African trypanosomiasis, more commonly known as...

Written by Ava Axelson, Peer reviewed by Xiaochen Liu, Edited by Courtney Coleman Zika virus (ZIKV) is known to have mild flu-like...

Written by Courtney Coleman, Edited by Hannah Ryu, Edited by Han Trieu Table of Contents Introduction Affected Populations PTSD Symptoms...

Written by Noah Surti, Peer Reviewed by Olivia N. McCollum, Edited by Courtney Coleman Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease...

Written by Sophie Keshishian, Peer Reviewed by Emily Begnel, Edited by Courtney Coleman As many as 1.89 million people are living with...

Written by Leeon Maher, Peer Reviewed by Kwan Ho Lee, Edited by Courtney Coleman Introduction With its first diagnosis tracing back to...

Written by Ingyu Bahng, Peer Reviewed by Nikhil Chakravarty, Edited by Courtney Coleman Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), or sexually...

Written by Britney Nguyen, Edited by Nikhil Chakravarty, Edited by Courtney Coleman Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most widespread...

Written by Ashley Fang, Peer Reviewed by Xiaochen Liu, Edited by Courtney Coleman Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually...

Written by Courtney Coleman, Edited by Edward Chen With the holidays approaching, and the United States travel ban ending on November...

Moderated and transcribed by Edward Chen Panel discussion with Alexandria Lee, Alexis Derrigo, Gwendolyn Lee, and Jacob Ingber Welcome!...

Written by Courtney Coleman, Edited by Edward Chen As of this writing, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has authorized Comirnaty, the...

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Written by: Ifeanyi Ashiedu, Edited by: Sami Morse and Kathleen Navas We all know about COVID-19. You know, the infectious disease that...

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Answers contributed by Edward Chen, LisaMichelle Pecaro, and Yidan Gao Edited by Edward Chen To submit questions, anonymous or named, for...

Written by Justin Nguyen, Edited by Maura McDonagh and Sami Morse As then-President Donald Trump recovered from COVID-19 in October 2020,...

Written by LisaMichelle Pecaro, Edited by Courtney Coleman and Edward Chen Listen to the corresponding podcast episode at:...

Written by Courtney Coleman, Edited by LisaMichelle Pecaro The emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19 disease,...