Why You Should Wear Sunscreen Everyday
Moderate sunlight helps the body produce vitamin D and supports your immune system. However, it’s important to have a balance between being in the sun and not since too [...]
Adolescent Gynecology: When Parents Should Make a Teen’s First Appointment
For some parents of adolescent girls, the question of when their teen should first visit a gynecologist may spark uncertainty. An adolescent's first gynecologist appointment could be stressful or [...]
March 21 World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), the day that the Down syndrome community creates a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people [...]
Women’s Health: What is an OB/GYN?
Primary care doctors and general practitioners provide care to both men and women and deal with various ailments. However, some physicians primarily deal with women’s health issues. An OB/GYN doctor [...]
Women’s History Month: Bringing Awareness to Women’s Most Common Health Issues
Women's History Month begins on March 1, and it serves as a great reminder for all women that prioritizing health all-year-round is essential. While some women's health issues, like diabetes, [...]
What Parents Should Know About Puberty
Puberty is a rite of passage for all. It is where boys and girls endure a transformative process that ushers them into manhood and womanhood. It is a challenging [...]
The Importance of Cervical Cancer Screenings
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. Last year, The American Cancer Society's estimated for cervical cancer in the United States [...]
What Are the Causes of Abdominal Bloating and How to Avoid It
Everyone experiences abdominal bloating at some point, whether it is after enjoying a large meal or due to gastrointestinal illness. While some bloating causes are temporary and innocuous, others [...]
The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness & Screenings
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed type of cancer amongst women - as well as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Each October, throughout Breast Cancer Awareness [...]
The Importance of Vaccinations for Adults
Immunization has saved millions of lives for more than a decade. Vaccines were created to train the cells of your immune system to recognize infections or diseases and fight them [...]