The ongoing process of globalization has brought people from diverse backgrounds into closer contact than ever before. As a result, understanding how different cultures interact and integrate has become increasingly important. Two key concepts that play a crucial role in this dialogue are “assimilation” and “acculturation.” These terms describe distinct approaches to incorporating new cultural […]
What are social norms? Social norms are the perceived informal, mostly unwritten, rules that define acceptable and appropriate actions within a given group or community, thus guiding human behaviour.1,2,3 They consist of what we do, what we believe others do, and what we believe others approve of and expect us to do. Social norms are […]
What is Bodily autonomy? Bodily autonomy refers to the principle that individuals have the right to control what happens to their own bodies, free from interference or coercion by others, including the government, medical professionals, or other individuals. It is a fundamental aspect of personal freedom and human rights, encompassing a range of issues related […]
Keynote by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at a side event on “Bodily Autonomy – a fundamental right” during the sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Greetings Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates and Friends, Bodily autonomy… What exactly is it and what does it mean to UNFPA? It is often misunderstood […]
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter Women over 50 are turning to weed in droves, and menopause symptoms may be one big reason why, new research suggests These women may not necessarily be getting the results they’re looking for, however. That’s according to menopause experts who say it’s not clear from limited research whether the drug helps ease […]
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter Suffering from PTSD may take a toll on your sex life if you’re a woman, new research reveals. About 10% of women have PTSD symptoms because of combat exposure, childhood abuse and sexual violence. Little research has been done looking at how these symptoms might affect sexual functioning among midlife women. […]
Alice Ball was an African American chemist who developed an injectable oil extract which became the treatment for leprosy until the 1940s. While chaulmoogra oil had previously been used for leprosy, the treatments were ineffective and rife with challenges. Alice revolutionized the application method and made the oil injectable. Shortly after her discovery at the […]
By Delthia Ricks On New Year’s Day in 1922, a scientific paper in an obscure medical journal described a drug that would help revolutionize the treatment of leprosy in Hawaii and beyond. It would also give belated credit to the drug’s developer. The report, by Harry Hollmann, extolled the therapeutic potential of chaulmoogra oil, originally a […]
By Claire Frankland Poster using the Red Ribbon symbol The Red Ribbon is synonymous with raising awareness of HIV/AIDS, and those living with the disease. The ribbon was designed by the New York based Visual AIDS Artists’ Caucus in 1991 as a symbol to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. It was not trademarked and was not designed to be […]
The red ribbon has become an internationally recognized symbol for AIDS awareness, worn by people throughout the year in support of people living with HIV and in remembrance of those who have died. On 1 December this year, people around the world will be pinning on their red ribbons as they commemorate World AIDS Day. […]
