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The Antibiotic Paradox: A Modern Healthcare Challenge Imagine that you pay your doctor a visit due to persistent cough, painful UTI, or a persistent skin infection. The result is an antibiotic prescription, which you hope will make you feel better soon. Days later, however, you are not improving- or worse yet you now have loose […]

Introduction: When Vaginal Health Gets Complicated Anita, a 28-year-old businesswoman, saw her gynecologist with a frequent but irritating issue—abnormal discharge from the vagina with itching and discomfort. Like most women, she did not know if it was a yeast infection, an imbalance of bacteria, or otherwise. The traditional solution would mean a series of tests

Stretch marks — officially striae — are one of the most prevalent transformations our skin experiences, but somehow they tend to hold a more profound emotional resonance than their physical size might indicate. They are bodily records of growth, change, and the resilience of the body, but not everyone looks back on them nostalgically. For

Pregnancy will be the most gorgeous and life-altering experience a woman may ever have the pleasure of enjoying. Each week, the body changes, adapts, and nurtures the new life. The experience is a melancholic mix of hope, optimism, and emotional richness. The joy of knowing that first kick, seeing your tummummy expand, and eagerly waiting

Vaginal health is among the most important parts of a woman’s overall wellness, yet it’s usually not mentioned or talked about in a low voice. So many women are shy to discuss vaginal pain, discharge, infection, or discomfort—either because of stigma or insufficient information. But knowing how your body works is the key to improved

As sun care science progresses, there is a debate between minerals and chemical sunscreen. Once a simple choice between white-cast zinc cream and ultra-shares chemical options, today’s sunscreen shelves are filled with innovative yogas, from blue light conservation to antioxidant infusions and reef-safe labels. But what is really new in the world of SPF- and

We all love to absorb the warmth of the sun, whether it is relaxing by using the beach or enjoying a sunny afternoon trip. However, prolonged sun exposure can destroy our pores and skin, leading to sunburn, too early to grow old and even greater extreme damage over time. The good news is that with

The Radium Girls were young women in the 1920s who painted watch dials with radium-containing paint without knowing how dangerous it was. Ingesting radium every day, many of them got very sick and died. While their employers denied it, these young women’s quest for justice led to historic labor laws and reforms around safer working

Mercury, particularly in its inorganic and organic forms, is sometimes found in cosmetics, notably skin-lightening creams and as a preservative in eye area products. Its use in skin-lightening products is primarily to inhibit melanin production, leading to a lighter skin tone. But many countries and international treaties (i.e., the Minamata Convention) have prohibited or limited

In the constantly changing world of skin care, very few ingredients have stood the test of time like glycolic acid. This powerhouse alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) is beloved by dermatologists and beauty enthusiasts alike for its ability to bring dull, tired skin back to life with a smooth, bright, and youthful glow. Whether you’re fighting pimples,