Wellbeing
Are Migraines a Gift?
Since 1913, scientists have believed that many of Saint Hildegard's visions were actually migraine auras: the flashes of light and color that often precede migraines.
A Call for Empathy: Notes on Global Health
For this Iris issue, I wanted to share my reflections on global health: what it is, why it's important, and why it means so much to me.
A Short List of Things Giving Me Hope
It's been a bit of a rough year so far...
Book Chem: A Non-Exhaustive List of Books I Think My Nerdy Friends Would Like
One late-night library session, my group of medical-field-bound friends gave me the surprise of a lifetime—they all said they wanted to read more.
My 2026 Ins and Outs
I would like to disrupt this shallow concept of resolutions to offer a more reflective way of thinking about the new year. What better way to do so than by talking about my 2026 Ins and Outs?
In Which I Receive Life Advice from Animal Crossing
Right now, my mailbox in Animal Crossing is probably overflowing.
The Annie Zhao Agenda: Promoting Loaded-Teas and Kindness
I've been to Annie's pop-ups twice and wanted to highlight Be Somebody's mission and the wonders of a loaded tea.
Please leave the light on, darling
Before I leave, please let me tell you a story
Looksmaxxing: The Revival of Eugenic Beauty Standards We Didn't (?) See Coming
On my screen are uploaded images of teens pleading for cosmetic advice.