October 14, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team October might be known for Halloween when it comes to holidays, but in medicine, it’s known for something that’s also worth celebrating: Health Literacy Month! Health literacy refers to the ability to make health decisions by synthesizing medical information. While Health […]
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October 7, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 21, 2021 Have you ever had those moments when you’re just so unmotivated? You still have your goals, and maybe you’ve even mapped out how you’re going to achieve them, but you can’t seem to get off of […]
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November 7, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team When it comes to choosing an oral contraceptive, many people with uteri have the same important questions. Generic versus brand name birth control? Which is more cost-effective? Do generic versions cause more side effects? There are numerous reasons why generic birth […]
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January 2, 2017
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Happy New Year!!! A new year brings a fresh start, and many folks like to create a list of resolutions to make the most of the days ahead. Here are ways that Pandia can help you with some of the most popular […]
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July 6, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In the 5th and newest edition of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, Christiane Northrup, a board-certified OB/GYN physician, empowers women to understand and take control of their body and health both physically and emotionally. As in former versions, this book covers […]
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September 30, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team As of Sept 25, 2019, the Affordable Care Act still stands in the United States, thus if you have health insurance, all FDA approved methods of birth control should be available to you with NO copay, no deductible aka “free.” (As […]
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October 18, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Power In Numbers It can be intimidating to start a business as a woman since entrepreneurship is dominated by men BUT the good news is that doing so means entering a community of support and empowerment. Women-led businesses have been able […]
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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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June 21, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team So apparently it’s National Awkward Moment Day — I don’t know about you but this kind of seems like everyday for me. And for most people with uteruses, when they hit about age 12 (could be a bit younger or older […]
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June 19, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Women comprise almost half of the workforce yet they get paid less than men in almost every occupation. Women overall earn about $0.80 to every dollar a white, non-Hispanic man makes. Unfortunately, this blatant sexism is nothing new which is why […]
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October 12, 2017
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In light of recent events, we want to be a source of information about the ACA: what the contraceptive mandate is, how changes by the Trump administration would negatively impact our society, and what women can do now. Contraceptives should be […]
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September 26, 2017
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Hooray! We’re all breathing a sigh of relief now that the Republicans’ proposed bill got turned down and the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) continued to live for another day. Keep Your Pink Pussyhats On However, we need to stay on top of our […]
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