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!…
Comments about food and weight seem to be an all-time high this week. One minute I’m reading posts from people who are complaining about holiday eating and weight gain; the next minute I hear people talking about New Year’s resolutions, health goals, weight loss, etc….
Just a couple of months ago I went to a concert and as I was enjoying the music of one of my favorite artists, I noticed a huge cloud of smoke rising into the air. Instantly I thought, “Since when is smoking allowed inside the…
You’ve probably heard of soy sauce and soy milk, but do you really know what soy is? It’s actually a legume! It’s native to southeastern Asia, which is why it’s commonly used in Asian cuisine. You may see soybeans as an appetizer on the menu…
Well it’s that time of year again, ladies. And no I don’t mean the holidays. Were you one of the over ten million people who tuned in to watch the Victoria Secret Fashion Show last week? If not, you didn’t miss much – just a…
I’m currently taking a very interesting mental health class. The other day we had a panel of four people with mental health disorders. It was a real eye-opener, because they didn’t appear to have one. As humans, we’re quick to judge and jump to conclusions…
One of the most beautiful things about being human is the ability to translate your emotions from the attic of your brain to audible sounds called words. We speak words everyday – silly words, smart words, even bad words. The gift of being able to…