Medical Gaslighting, Patriarchal Standards Silencing The Voices Of Women In Pain
By Francesca Grossman The first time I had serious surgery, I had my thyroid removed. If there is a better metaphor for being silenced than to have your throat cut […]
By Francesca Grossman The first time I had serious surgery, I had my thyroid removed. If there is a better metaphor for being silenced than to have your throat cut […]
Our fave NYC gallery, The Untitled Space, is holding a special exhibition and auction, from January 30 to February 8, called ‘Living For Love’. Created by artist Fahren Feingold, this […]
No matter how strong you think your health is, it’s crucial to stay on top of the screenings and preventative care recommended by your doctor. Women specifically have several doctors’ […]
New research by PureGym has revealed a shocking lack of knowledge when it comes to the menstrual cycle, with one in three women (35%) admitting that they have no understanding […]
According to a recent report from UC San Diego, there is a phenomenon of women’s health and pain often being ignored or misdiagnosed, leading to a cultural and institutional bias […]
By Indiana Lee Mental health issues have been stigmatized for years, but they’re thankfully getting the attention they deserve across the country. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw a huge […]
By Indiana Lee The medical industry has an ugly history of mistreating and ignoring women. For hundreds of years, social gender inequalities have been intensified under the watch of medical […]
By Kanwal L. Haq, M.S., and Amy Bantham, Dr.P.H., M.S., M.P.P. How many times have you found yourself with an unusual symptom or ailment and then quickly opened your phone […]
The average lifespan for women in the US is higher than that of men (81 vs 77 years old, respectively). However, women have a higher rate of chronic health problems […]
Women are five to eight times more likely than men to develop thyroid disease, according to statistics, and one in every eight women will develop a thyroid disorder during their lifetime. It is […]
Jiu-jitsu is a martial art that has been practiced for centuries. It teaches moves to defend oneself against an armed or unarmed opponent, typically while the jiu-jitsu practitioner is wearing […]
According to a 2020 report by Venture Capital firm Female Founders Fund, menopause is a $600 billion industry and opportunity for investors. Yes, that’s right, we said BILLION! Yet when […]
When it comes to women supporting women, few have done it with more heart, soul and strategy than Kate Roberts, CEO of The Body Agency, based in Washington DC. The Body Agency was […]
Telehealth companies are becoming more and more popular these days, especially given the prolonged pandemic, and the need to restructure our healthcare system to ensure access for all, in the […]
It’s that time of the year again when we go into overdrive looking for the perfect gift for the loved ones in our lives, or perhaps even ourselves (treat yo’self!). […]