If you had a headache, and a person who you just met at the grocery store claimed you have a terminal illness, the chances of you believing them are slim. So why are so many young people turning to TikTok for their medical needs? It seems like when it comes to TikTok, we forget that […]
Read More A Concerning TikTok Trend: Medical Advice and Self -DiagnosesThroughout the past year, social media has opened my eyes to an extremely prominent women’s health issue. PCOS or fully known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is defined by Mayo Clinic as, “a problem with hormones that happens during the reproductive years.” (2024). This is a hormonal disorder that affects up to 10% of women of […]
Read More Navigating PCOS Through the Eyes of PCOS TikTok VloggersAunt Flo is in town. It’s that time of the month. They’ve got business to handle. They’re dealing with their monthly visitor. Whatever you call it, most grow up learning the one thing to avoid saying. I am on my period. A First period experience When I was little it was always about being […]
Read More Periods: Why Menstrual Stigma hurtsMost of you probably know someone who struggles with ADHD, or maybe you have it yourself. I am a 21-year-old woman who has struggled with ADHD since I was a young girl. Did you know that around 8.7 million adults in the U.S. have ADHD? What exactly is ADHD? To me, having ADHD means I have a […]
Read More the struggles of woman and girls having adhd.Have you ever considered having a child? Millions of people around the world would love the opportunity to one day bear a child of their own. Unfortunately, the idea of having a child seems nearly impossible for many due to numerous expenses that come with children. While there are endless costs to consider such as […]
Read More Childbirth: An Expensive IssueSo, what exactly is creatine? Creatine is a combination of glycine, arginine, and methionine; which are amino acids stored in your brain and muscles. Your body produces a small amount of creatine daily through the liver, pancreas, and kidneys. It can also absorbed in your body through foods such as red meat’s and seafood. Many […]
Read More Creatine and Women’s healthDylan Mulvaney is a transgender influencer. She is followed by millions, and has a prominent social media presence. Her followers and others, decided to give their opinions, and felt the need to speak out on social media platforms such as Tiktok and Twitter. They expressed their thoughts regarding any videos with her and tampons. In […]
Read More Bloody BattleThe World Health Organization views health care as a fundamental human right. If this is true, why can rural hospitals not keep their doors open? Between 2010-2022 more than 130 hospitals had to close due to a lack of funding and limited healthcare professionals. There are many causes of this, including the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
Read More rural areas need hospitals tooSome days I wake up feeling happy, ready to take on the day, productive, and enthusiastic to get shit done. On other days I wake up feeling sluggish, tired, emotional, unmotivated, and getting out of bed to tackle my many responsibilities feels like an impossible task. I sometimes think to myself, “what is wrong with […]
Read More Why the Work Week Isn’t Working for WomenLike many other women, when I had my IUD inserted, I was not prepared for the extreme pain I was about to endure. The feeling was far more than the “slight pinch” my doctor claimed I would experience and was instead a blinding pain that encouraged a skew of curse words and tears. As more […]
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