BY: CLAIRE KIM Our lives have turned into this treadmill where we continuously have so much to get done with such little time to relax. From the minute we wake up, we set out to perform a myriad of tasks until we arrive home feeling numb and tired to care about anything but sleep. This… Continue reading What has our life become?
Month: June 2018
Doctors admit that gaming-addiction is real
BY: CLAIRE KIM In the eyes of a gamer, nothing is more important than winning a gold medal or beating their opponents. When they win, it's kind of seen as an accomplishment, a moment where they can feel they have done something great, yet in reality, it's pretty insignificant. Because of this intense passion to… Continue reading Doctors admit that gaming-addiction is real
Please Invest More in America’s Health
BY: CLAIRE KIM Healthcare is arguably one of the most important factors for members of a germ-contaminated society to thrive consistently. Every day, every minute, every second, we are exposed to germs whether it's from our food, completing house chores, or just going on our phones. Germs, bacteria, and viruses are everywhere and it's no… Continue reading Please Invest More in America’s Health
The AMA is done seeing gun wounds
BY: CLAIRE KIM After the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, I have witnessed many students stand up for their lives at risk. Organizing petitions on change.org, performing the March For Our Lives campaign during school hours, and even seeing student speakers express their fears for society's future, has been one of the… Continue reading The AMA is done seeing gun wounds
One perfect baby? Coming right up!
BY: CLAIRE KIM Can you imagine a world where parents could work with scientists to design their own baby enhanced with the best qualities that they admire? Or perhaps being able to manipulate your genome to make you smarter, more beautiful, or even stronger than your current ability? Well, even though it may seem impossible… Continue reading One perfect baby? Coming right up!
The sexual struggle in medicine fields
BY: CLAIRE KIM "There are more women in these fields, yet there’s still sexual harassment," says Dr. Hillman during an interview with New York Times. This is a pretty scary line. If we think about it, this line is telling us that regardless of the increase in women in the medical field, sexual harassment does… Continue reading The sexual struggle in medicine fields
Lets lower health care costs for all
BY: CLAIRE KIM As our nation continues to grow, prices for health care, housing, and minimum wage are steadily increasing. Healthcare pricing, in particular, has definitely been a tough problem to find a joint agreement from both divisions of our society the lower class and the upper class. Obviously, for the upper class, they would… Continue reading Lets lower health care costs for all
An escape from trauma
BY: CLAIRE KIM Traumas are an experience that seems unerasable to everyone. Like alarm clocks, they continuously remind us of how tough that second of our life was even when we try to snooze it out. Whether it's by making us feel emotional, attacked, or even stronger, traumas form dents that are hard to recover.… Continue reading An escape from trauma
Suicide rooted from society’s demands
BY: CLAIRE KIM We all know that suicide is such a painful tragedy whether it's done by a stranger or a close companion. But did you know that in comparison to a decade ago, suicide rates have been much more prominent than rates of homicide? In fact, my second home, South Korea has been ranked… Continue reading Suicide rooted from society’s demands
Uber finally realizes their mistake
BY: CLAIRE KIM Uber is a peer to peer ridesharing company that provides immediate transportation for customers that may lack public taxis or cabs in their area. By continuously promoting their safe ride service and efficient commute alternative, Uber has shown great success throughout their career until the headlines of their name were connected with… Continue reading Uber finally realizes their mistake