health risks

Spotlight on: Endometriosis

Katy Elliott, Feb 03 2021

Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting 1 in 10 people with a uterus of reproductive age globally. Despite being so common, there’s limited awareness and understanding of it among the public and health professionals. The condition takes a long time to diagnose and has ongoing mental, physical and economic impacts. To really understand endometriosis, we have to hear from those who have experienced it. So, I invited a friend to guest post and tell the story of advocating for her needs in order to reach an endometriosis diagnosis and reflect on what happened after. Thank you, Mic for sharing your story.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting 1 in 10 people with a uterus of reproductive age globally. Despite being so common, there’s limited awareness and understanding of it among the public and health professionals. The condition takes a long time to diagnose and has ongoing mental, physical and economic impacts. To really understand endometriosis, we have to hear from those who have experienced it. So, I invited a friend to guest post and tell the story of advocating for her needs in order to reach an endometriosis diagnosis and reflect on what happened after. Thank you, Mic for sharing your story.

Let’s Talk About Zombies—and Masks and Comics

Lynsey G, Sep 10 2020

Zombies Are Fiction! Right? I’ve been thinking a lot about zombies lately. One of our most popular fiction tropes in movies, TV, books, comics, and art. Because it’s speculative fiction.

Zombies Are Fiction! Right? I’ve been thinking a lot about zombies lately.

The Problem with Boredom and Bipolar

Toli Zaslavskiy, Aug 20 2020

No, I Can’t “Snap Out of It” I had an interesting conversation with my roommate.

No, I Can’t “Snap Out of It” I had an interesting conversation with my roommate.

COVID Connections

#open, Aug 15 2020

The world and our daily routines are changing fast — these are uncertain and unusual times, as everyone keeps saying.

The world and our daily routines are changing fast...

Making Kink COVID-19 Safe

David Ley, Jul 31 2020

As communities open up from quarantine, kinky gatherings pose a risk. As states and communities are starting to open back up and relax rules around quarantine.

As communities open up from quarantine, kinky gatherings pose a risk.

A Guide on Hepatitis on 'World Hepatitis Day' Part 1

Chetana Chaudhury, Jul 28 2020

Hepatitis doesn't define you! Someone has well said, “Getting Tested Early = Staying Healthy Longer" There is a growing need to make people aware of the severity of the disease in the region.

Hepatitis doesn't define you! Someone has well sa...

National HIV Testing Day: What, Why?

Chetana Chaudhury, Jun 28 2020

First observed on June 27, 1995, National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.

First observed on June 27, 1995, National HIV Test...