saesha Sharda

Public Health

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

High-Quality CPR: A Life-Saving Skill I’m Glad I Learned

When I first signed up for CPR certification through the Red Cross, I didn’t realize how deeply it would affect me. I’d always known CPR was important—but it wasn’t until I was in the class, practicing on the dummy, and learning the details that I truly understood how critical the technique is in saving lives. […]

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The Hidden Legacy of Survival: How Colonialism and Genetic Adaptation Shape Cardiovascular Health

By – Saesha Sharda Throughout my childhood, I have witnessed members of my family battling diabetes. I have vivid memories of my grandmother injecting insulin before every meal, my aunt anxiously checking her blood sugar levels at the end of the day, and my mother nervously awaiting the results of her blood tests. Despite living

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