August 15, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Christal Birth control will not make you fat. Somehow through all the grapevine that is social media, we all have heard that getting on birth control makes you fat. However, in a study by American Academy of Family Physicians concludes that there is insufficient evidence to support […]
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August 5, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Who run the world? Girls. Black female tastemakers have paved the way for iconic moments throughout music history. From Beyonce’s Lemonade album to Lizzo’s bangers, Black female artists empower young women of color to be their authentic selves and love skin […]
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December 11, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Worried about not being able to afford birth control out of your own pocket? You may not need to worry about that if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)! For starters, what is FSA? You may be wondering what FSA is. […]
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December 10, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Seasons greetings fellow feminists! If you’re frantically searching for a gift to get your girlfriends for the holidays, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve made a list (don’t worry, it’s been double-checked by both Santa and the Hanukkah Fairy so everything on here […]
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August 30, 2016
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Christal Fall 2016 is about to start. Is your body ready? For some of you, this is your first semester in college or your first year of grad school. For others of you, it’s another semester and another year. For the rest of us, it’s […]
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September 16, 2016
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Christal September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) and provides a reminder to students going back on campus to build their awareness around how to keep themselves, their friends, and their community safe. It would be too easy to let the headlines around date […]
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October 20, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team If you clicked on this blog post, it probably means you’re pretty well-versed in contraception. Or, maybe you’re looking to learn more about how to prevent pregnancies, reduce acne, and skip your period — all the good things that come along […]
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October 13, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Advice I Would Give To My College Freshman Self #PandiaBack2School For those of you out there who are starting university in the fall away from home, you probably have a million questions and are freaking out a little bit about dorm life, the dining […]
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July 19, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team According to an article by Jennifer A Robinson, MD and Anne E Burke, MD, hormonal birth control such as the patch or the pill is less effective for people that are overweight or obese (with a BMI (body mass index) greater than 25). Although […]
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September 25, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team This week, Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO/Co-Founder of Pandia Health, sat down with Jared Taylor, CEO/Co-Founder of Slice of Healthcare. On the Slice of Healthcare podcast, Taylor interviews successful business owners in healthcare about their paths to success. Dr. Yen’s Journey It’s […]
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October 21, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team With winter break right around the corner, you’ve probably got big plans to travel, hang out with friends, and accomplish your life goals at your dream internship! Orrrr maybe you’re the type of person who’s ready to be a couch potato, […]
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November 17, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Access to contraception is difficult enough for people with uteri, and even more so for those in marginalized communities. Historically, minority groups have had higher rates of unplanned pregnancies and worse health outcomes due to physical, financial, and social barriers that […]
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