21/12/2023

Navigating Infant Nutrition: Breastfeeding versus Infant Formula

Summary Infant formula (IF) is similar in nutritional content to breastmilk and can be a supplement/alternative to breastmilk if breastmilk is not available. Unlike IF, breast milk contains compounds beneficial to infant immunity and biome.  Breastfeeding decreases child mortality rate and infection rate (<2 years of age) and has long term protective effects against obesity and diabetes. Parenthood is a […]

Jeremy Yeoh Health and Medicine 0 6 min read
23/11/2023

The pill: a discovery that changed women’s lives

Summary: The first oral contraceptive pill was introduced in the early 1960s, giving women the possibility to control their own fertility. Hormonal contraceptives can help reduce medical concerns like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Hormonal contraceptives can have side effects such as breakthrough bleeding, nausea, headaches, breast tenderness, and decreased libido. There are misconceptions surrounding fertility, […]

Viviana D'Otolo Health and Medicine 0 4 min read