Trigeminal Neuralgia: The ‘Suicide Disease’ That Causes Excruciating Facial Pain
Introduction Trigeminal neuralgia is often called the “suicide disease” due to the piercing, shock-like facial pain it inflicts, which can push sufferers to emotional extremes. Unlike standard headaches or mild nerve twinges, trigeminal ne...
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Weight Bias in Healthcare: When Doctors Blame Every Symptom on Your Weight
Introduction Weight bias in healthcare refers to the negative attitudes and stereotypes directed toward individuals with higher body weight by healthcare professionals. This bias often results in patients’ symptoms being automatically attribute...
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Bioethics in Fertility: The Dilemmas Few Talk About (like embryo custody, etc.)
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), egg freezing, sperm donation, and surrogacy have transformed the landscape of family building. While these advances bring hope to millions of people struggling with infer...
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PCOS in Teens: Often Missed and Dismissed in Young Girls
Introduction Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in females, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in adolescents. Affecting an estimated 5–10% of teenage girls globally, PCOS involves a combi...
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Hormonal Imbalance in Men: Low Testosterone Isn’t the Only Issue
Introduction When people think of hormonal imbalance in men, low testosterone (“Low T”) is usually the first and only hormone that comes to mind. While testosterone deficiency is indeed common and can cause fatigue, reduced libido, muscle los...
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