Spring 2025
Strides for Strength: UC Berkeley Students Run for Suicide Awareness at Poppy’s Run for Life by Caitlin Hong
At UC Berkeley, students turned a simple 5K into a powerful statement on mental health, resilience, and support. What started as a race became a movement—one that challenged stigma, fostered community, and showed that even in the toughest times, no one has to stand alone.
Secure Your Next Research Position Today! by Sidd Sen
Working in a research lab is an invaluable experience that will grant you technical skills as well as rigorous problem-solving abilities. While landing a position might seem daunting, it does not have to be – by either networking or cold-emailing, you can get yourself a research position and start reaping the benefits immediately!
Measles: A Crisis of Herd Immunity by Melbourne Romney
Measles used to be one of the most deadly diseases in the US, but vaccination led to its complete eradication. However, due to anti-vaccine sentiment beginning during COVID-19, the disease is beginning to have regular outbreaks with the risk of a national epidemic growing each year.
The Future of Medicine Is Multilingual: Why Western and Eastern Healing Must Collaborate by Mansa Devaki
As chronic illness and cultural diversity reshape healthcare, this article argues that the most effective medicine speaks more than one language—merging the precision of Western science with the wisdom of Eastern healing traditions.
Mental Health and Technology Use: What is the Correlation? by Maia Hernandez
The way in which technology shapes our human condition and general well-being is a large topic being discussed by researchers at leading institutions. There are still no overarching conclusions on whether technology has an overall positive or negative impact on mental well-being, however, researchers have identified that this is a widely stratified topic in terms of health outcomes and there is still much to explore on the subject— especially in a developing technological social climate.