PinnedThe Mental Health CrisisYou’ve probably heard the saying that there are 3 types of health: physical health, social health, and mental health. Physical health can…6d agoA response icon16d agoA response icon1
PinnedHow Zip Code Decides Life ExpectancyWhere you are born and live determines how long you live. Imagine two twins are separated at birth and living in two different cities; one…May 29A response icon4May 29A response icon4
A Thank You NoteIts been nearly 6 months since I created MedSpeak on Medium, and to be honest, I never expected this growth, this quickly. I am truly…1d agoA response icon11d agoA response icon1
The small world of organ donationIt’s unsettling to think that one day, it is possible someone else’s organs will be ours, or if you are a donor, your organs will be…Jun 25Jun 25
Your Medical Data is Being Sold.And it’s shockingly legal. Hospitals selling medical data is a legal and even common, practice. Medical records sit in hospitals’…Jun 22A response icon1Jun 22A response icon1
What is asbestos?Asbestos is well-known as a cancer-causing or cancer-adjacent substance. But how can a mineral affect our bodies so negatively? We’ll take…Jun 15Jun 15
What is sickle cell disease?Sickle cell disease, or sickle cell anemia is a rare, genetic disease passed through recessive genes. These genetic abnormalities cause red…Jun 8Jun 8
Why are malaria vaccines so ineffective?Malaria has been around humans for their entire existence. As humans have spread across the world, so has malaria. But how has malaria…May 23May 23
Tackling Health HacksHealth hacks have become an icon of pop culture. Easy YouTube videos show how people can save money while improving their health and saving…Apr 2Apr 2