Smoking is very harmful to physical health, especially the lungs. Cigarettes contains many chemicals that can damage lung tissue and make it difficult to breathe. Smoking can also cause coughing and lung disease. It can increase the risk of heart problems because it can affect the blood flow. Overtime, smoking …

Recently, a patient from Australia became a global headline as the first person to receive a revolutionary “Total Artificial Heart” (TAH) and survived for over 100 days. Before receiving a biological heart transplant, he lived healthily with the TAH. Today, I would like to share the inspiring story of this …

President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night in Washington D.C. His speech served as a defining moment for the United States which is preparing to hold its midterm elections in November. The annual address which will begin at 9 p.m. Eastern Time …

In the past few days, the Northeast, Midwest, and South of the United States have been hit by heavy snowfall and ice storms, causing widespread disruptions. These extreme weather conditions have led to dangerous road conditions, school closures, and crippling power outages across the nation. While many larger companies may …

I went to work for my parents during Thanksgiving break. I went in with the expectation that work would be repetitive or purely administrative. I ended up learning two important lessons that reshaped the way I think about teamwork and responsibility: Communication is key. During my time working there, the …

by Katharine Qiu, Grade 8 Modern lives aren’t just growing busier, but are gradually becoming more inundated with urgencies. We are overwhelmed with lateness and appointments. People feeling impatient for a 90-second wait in a queue, employees having lunch eaten over their keyboards, students racing against their assignments’ deadline… you …

By Chloe Tolsma, Stanford University 2030 January Elite Athlete Profile, Introduced by Editor Elle Shi:  Chole is an active, competitive épée fencer, a multiple world and national champion, and a current member of Team USA. Writing from inside elite competition, she brings insight shaped by experience at the highest level …

Have you ever wondered why exercise is important for our health? Exercise helps keep our body healthy and strong. Many teenagers sit for a long time at school or at home, so regular exercise helps the body to stay active. By exercising often, people can improve their physical health and …