Why Traditional and Alternative Medicine Can Be Integrated With Modern Medicine

Jayden Cort, 10th Grade Medicine overall has constantly been improving with the help of multiple famous scientists/ pharmaceutical scientists over the course of the last few centuries. Due to this improvement of medicine over 500,000 people with diseases are saved yearly and over 149 million years of life since 1981. There are also multiple types of medicine that have saved people such as Injections,Tablets,Liquids,Capsules, and … Continue reading Why Traditional and Alternative Medicine Can Be Integrated With Modern Medicine

CRISPR Advances in Sickle Cell Anemia: Engineering Hope for Genetic Therapy

Erin Garnier, 12th Grade Genetic engineering, particularly through CRISPR technology, has ushered in a new era of medical possibilities, including the potential treatment of genetic disorders like sickle cell anemia. Despite these technological advancements, there is a growing interest in integrating traditional and alternative forms of medicine into modern healthcare practices. This exploration focuses on CRISPR treatment for sickle cell anemia, addressing key perspectives, ethical … Continue reading CRISPR Advances in Sickle Cell Anemia: Engineering Hope for Genetic Therapy

Examining The Benefits of Including Mental Health Assessments in Primary Health Check-Ups

Jamie Yoon, 10th Grade Every year, millions of people undergo medical screenings to monitor their physical health. These screenings have enabled the early detection of diseases and better management of chronic illnesses (1). Along with these screenings, primary health check-ups are comprehensive evaluations that monitor an individual’s overall health. Such tools have transformed healthcare, allowing millions to maintain their physical well-being better than ever. Yet, … Continue reading Examining The Benefits of Including Mental Health Assessments in Primary Health Check-Ups

The Importance Of Mental Health Screenings in Primary Care Check-Ups

Giselle Espinoza, 10th Grade Mental health has become a significant issue in contemporary society, shaped by historical and societal developments. Historically, mental illness was often misunderstood and stigmatized, leading to the marginalization of affected individuals. Today, mental health is recognized as a critical component of overall well-being, yet the integration of mental health screenings into routine medical care remains inconsistent. This essay argues for the … Continue reading The Importance Of Mental Health Screenings in Primary Care Check-Ups

How AI Effects the Creativity of Students

Melanie Saravia, 10th Grade In 1956 at a workshop organized by John McCarthy at the Dartmouth Summer Research Program, the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was born. His goal was to figure out ways that machines could be able to stimulate aspects of intelligence. People who attended this workshop began to lead significant projects under the field of AI. From 1956-1974 the field of artificial … Continue reading How AI Effects the Creativity of Students

Normalize Mental Health Screenings!!

Jahshelle Papin, 10th Grade Recently there has been a light brought to the importance of mental health as an important part of a person’s overall well being. Regardless of this mental health screenings are not yet a major part of primary health care check ups for most people. This essay argues why mental health screenings should be a major part of health care check ups … Continue reading Normalize Mental Health Screenings!!