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our article platform is designed to make healthcare-related topics more understandable, relatable, and accessible to students and communities. all work is written and reviewed by students passionate about various topics!
our article platform is designed to make healthcare-related topics more understandable, relatable, and accessible to students and communities. all work is written and reviewed by students passionate about various topics!
there are endless forms of writing you can contribute to Healing Access. from poems, rants, and journals to personal experiences, research, articles, and reflections, every piece brings a new perspective to the platform. we encourage students to express themselves freely and share the ideas they are passionate about!
Machine Learning Models for Diagnosing Lung Cancer
By Aisha Noor
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It occurs when abnormal cells in the lungs grow uncontrollably and form tumors. Early diagnosis is extremely important because treatment is more effective when the disease is detected in its early stages... Read More...
Global Health in a Connected World: Why Everyone's Wellbeing Matters
By Hireath
Health is one of the most fundamental human rights, yet millions of people around the world continue to live without access to proper healthcare, mental health support, clean water, nutrition, or medical education... Read More...
Beyond the Smile: Why Oral Health Equity is Essential Healthcare
By Zineb Ourahou
When we think about healthcare accessibility, conversations usually focus on hospital visits, prescription medication costs, and general medical insurance. However, one critical area of systemic health is frequently left out of the discussion: oral health... Read More...
By Erin Kim
everyday feels like a never-ending loop
stuck
in the same cycle,
in the same rhythm
again // again // again... Read More...
The Health Risks of Ocean Pesticides
By Anonymous
Pesticides have been used since the Green Revolution for better longevity of crops, to remove antagonistic forces in property and farmer lands and to overall benefit the public health of a community. However, in contrast to popular belief, pesticides have shown to degrade the overall health of the population... Read More...
By Moyinoluwa Akinrodoye
Just like anything in the world of science, nature was its first pioneer. Nature is known for yielding powerful drugs for healing, and natural products with antibacterial properties are increasingly being found to be solutions for the future of wound care in these modern times. Read More...
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall... Why Am I Never Enough?
By Ymelia Francesca Cornelio
Think about the last time you opened your phone. Within five seconds, you probably saw someone with a “perfect” outfit, flawless skin, perfect body, or a group of friends looking like they’re having the best time of their lives... Read More...
The Silent Language of Dental Fear: How Dentistry Reads What Patients Don’t Say
By Zineb Ourahou
Most people think dental care begins when a patient sits in the chair and opens their mouth. But in reality, one of the most important parts of dentistry happens before any tool is used: reading the patient... Read More...
Reading The Retina: Predicting Diabetic Retinopathy Progression Through Biomarkers
By Janelle Sigala
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes and is a leading cause of vision loss among many working age adults by their mid 30s. This is a worldwide issue as it develops when prolonged high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels located in the retina, causing them to weaken, or close off entirely... Read More...
Cerebral Palsy Awareness: The Financial Reality
By Enady Jose
Cerebral palsy is a condition caused by damage to the brain and is usually diagnosed between your infancy and pre-school years. Cerebral palsy can affect mobility, speech, and development, and many more side effects depending on the level of it and what the symptoms are indicating... Read More...
Media Portrayal of Mental Health
By Nanditha Komirisetty
Mental health is a topic that is heavily stigmatized in our society and shows itself in 4 prominent ways: public, self, structural, and associative stigma. Public stigma can cause overt discrimination in daily settings such as the workplace, when an employer passes over an employee for a certain opportunity... Read More...
Overlooked and Underfunded: The Health Care crisis in Rural America
By Joshua Onobrumen
In 2017, Sarah Scnatling, a mother from Pemiscot County, Missouri, drove 30 miles across state lines to Tennessee to give birth because her local maternity ward had closed down. Pemiscot County remains one of the poorest and most rural counties in the United States of America... Read More...
Under Pressure—The Toll of Stress
By Marleigh S Murray
Most people see threats to your health as things you eat and do, but what if that isn’t the most dangerous threat, and your daily schedule actually is? While stress isn’t always visible to the naked eye, it acts as a saboteur to your body... Read More...
By Lyra Jessica Cresido
According to the dictionary, nursing is a healthcare profession that focuses on protecting and promoting good health, optimizing health, and preventing injuries. Nurses are said to be the bridge between physicians and patients during a patient’s care journey... Read More...
When the Brain Can't Sleep: Understanding Fatal Familial Insomnia
By Jessica Chen
Sleep is one of the most important necessities for human survival and plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health. It is not optional—it is essential for mental health, repairing brain function, lowering stress levels, and regulating hormones... Read More...
The Role of an Anesthesiologist
By Anonymous
Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who play a vital role in the medical field. They work alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe and effective anesthesia during medical procedures. They monitor patients before, during, and after surgery to manage pain, maintain stable vital signs, and respond quickly to emergencies when necessary... Read More...
The Neurobiology of Nightmares
By Isabelle Lopez
"Nightmares are a threat simulator for the brain to practice survival in a safe zone." — Antti Revonsuo. Nightmares are intensely realistic, distressing dreams. They arise from an imbalance in the limbic system, particularly the amygdala (the brain’s fear and emotion center)... Read More...
By Marleigh Summers Murray
Most people see threats to your health as things you eat and do, but what if that isn’t the most dangerous threat, and your daily schedule actually is? While stress isn’t always visible to the naked eye, it acts as a saboteur to your body... Read More...
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