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by Lauren Hill, Grade 12, Jensen Beach High School, (Stuart, FL) "It's the little things that matter ... the things you never expect." You’ve just been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. The doctors tell you that, at this phase, chances of survival are not great; most existing methods might only serve to potentially extend your timeline, but nothing is a strong guarantee of full recovery. Still, they mention a new treatment being researched (an “experimental form of

by J. Tran It is April, which means it is Autism Awareness Month! Although usually celebrated on April 2nd, Autism is celebrated throughout the month of April to promote inclusivity, support, and research for autism. But, what is autism? Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a broad range of conditions in the brain that affects social interactions and patterns of behavior. Usually affecting 1 in 31 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States, symptoms develop within t

by M. Burke Understanding the Most Common Form of Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death worldwide. What makes it especially concerning is that it often develops quickly. Many people feel healthy for years before symptoms appear. Because CAD progresses slowly, awareness and early prevention is critical. What is Coronary Artery Disease? Coronary Artery Disease occurs when the arteries that supply

by J Tran Glaucoma Awareness Month is observed every January of each year, so we would like to start off our very first Monthly Spotlight educating our readers on glaucoma! Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve which is found behind the eyeball itself. In order for you to have good vision, your optic nerve must be able to function as it sends visual information to your brain. Whenever a patient has glaucoma, they typically don’t notice changes in their ey