The game recognized as Neknominate is now one of the most trending online crazes making headlines around the world. What started as a woman stripping in a supermarket and downing a drink, quickly escalated into a competitive game that involves guzzling large quantities of extreme…
Since so much technology is available, it’s important to know how to utilize it to your best advantage. As you know, your smart phone can be an incredibly useful tool to communicate with friends and family (and admittedly, a bit of a distraction if you’re…
There’s a worldwide debate going on right now over Genetically Modified Organisms (more commonly called GMOs). It’s a complicated topic that affects the food we eat, our health, and the environment. GMOs are modified in a way that changes their genetic make-up. This could make…
Many of our eating habits are influenced by cultural and social norms. Super Bowl Sunday is no exception. According to the 2014 Nielsen report, the day is not just about football. In fact, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says, “Super Bowl Sunday is…
The Super Bowl is happening this Sunday and for many people that means it’s time for a Super Bowl party! When you think about what types of food are eaten during football games, you probably picture nachos, hotdogs, and chicken wings – not exactly the…
Dove (the manufacturer of skin care products) has done it once again. Ten years after the launch of their Campaign for Real Beauty, Dove has redefined what true beauty really is and has challenged the stereotypes surrounding beauty. According to Dove, the study initially found…
Hi! My name is Ali and I just joined the team at the Center for Young Women’s Health as the new college intern. I’m a senior at Boston University studying Health Science and Public Health. I hope to attend medical school and focus on primary…
I’m from London in the UK, and I have MRKH. At 17 I was told I had no uterus and I knew something else wasn’t quite right. I was sure I had the condition. I was diagnosed with MRKH at age 20, during my second…
I’ll sometimes wander down the vitamin and supplement aisle when I’m in a pharmacy – which is usually a full two-sided aisle – and think to myself “If there are so many of these here, I probably need to be taking them!” However, I’ve never…
You love to shop, but how do you know if your addiction is getting a little out of hand? Are the numbers in your bank account dropping precipitously? Relax; here are a few tips on how to get the best deals and save money too!…