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You emphasize on getting a car seat or baby gates for your child to keep them safe. You ensure your spouse is wearing enough sunscreen to avoid skin damage by sunburn. You strictly adhere to a nutritious, balanced diet whenever you cook for your family. But what about getting everyone in the family vaccinated? Are you vigilant about that? Public debates around the safety and efficacy, legal, ethical, and medical side effects of vaccines, lack of confidence, complacency, accessibility to immunization are prime reasons that give rise to 'Vaccine hesitancy' or ‘anti-vax’  movements. Way before the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization declared vaccine hesitancy as one of the top ten  global threats mainly because it threatens to reverse the progress made in tackling vaccine-preventable diseases. What Is Immunization And How Does It Work? Immunizations also called vaccines, use a small amount of weakened or killed bacteria or virus, and bits of lab-made protein that imi...

For centuries women have been fighting for the most basic rights, including health issues, which, although are contracted by both genders, affect women differently , more commonly, and severely than men. Even though women face exclusive health concerns, such as cervical and breast cancer, menopause, and pregnancy, statistics  reveal they also exhibit higher levels of UTI’s, anxiety, depression, STDs, and cardiovascular-related deaths.   Here are some extremely common illnesses that pose significant health risks for women. Cancer Cervical, ovarian, and breast cancers are the most common cancers that affect the global female population. Breast cancer is one of the most aggressive cancer and typically originates in the lining of the milk ducts before spreading to other organs. Ovarian cancer starts in the fallopian tubes, while cervical cancer in the lower uterus. Cervical cancers can be detected by pap smear tests , which is why women's healthcare specialists  recommend rou...

Months of sitting at home, working remotely, stressing, and inevitably stress-eating have led to an increase in weight for many people. The phenomenon of the Quarantine-15  stems from the sudden spike and increase in weight over the last few months, as people struggle to maintain their healthy diets and lifestyles in these times of turmoil. There’s nothing to be ashamed about if you feel like you’ve also been affected by the quarantine-15. It’s a result of a combination of factors and reasons, including stress, depression, anxiety, binge-eating, snacking, lack of activity, gyms and public places being closed down, and plenty of experiments in the kitchen. Some people are just more predisposed than others to gain weight, and it's alright if you happen to be one of them. If you're struggling with weight gain, keep these tips in mind: Let go of the shame and guilt you feel It’s crucial that you start by letting go of the shame you feel . There is nothing wrong with gaining weight,...

Every woman who has doubled over in pain because of a killer period, or body aches, back pain, migraine, stomach ache, stitches, after giving birth or practically any moment in their lives where they were hurt, knows how much that pain is downplayed. Women are consistently taught to undermine the pain they’re feeling , or put on a brave face for their condition, and it’s not just an individual or social problem; it’s quite systemic. Healthcare providers have a gender bias when it comes to pain , and while that may sound ridiculous to some, those who’ve experienced it firsthand can testify. What is pain bias, and how does it affect women? Healthcare providers, including doctors and even nurses, have a long history of being dismissive of women’s healthcare concerns . From being told it’s in their head, to not being taken seriously and dismissed with an OTC painkiller, many health issues such as infections, cancers, and even mental health conditions such as ADHD and autism go undiagnosed ...