For many women, having a pap test doesn’t even come close to the top on their list of priorities. But is should.
Women often opt out of a pap test because they find it unnecessary and are generally unaware ...
• by Shweta Kulkarni Van Biesen
When young children are diagnosed with diabetes, the news can be shocking both for them and their families. Yet, once the initial worry has passed, getting into the daily routine of testing and shots can even be a laugh…
The ...
• by Shweta Kulkarni Van Biesen
As a survivor of thyroid, cervical and breast cancer, Yuthar Al Rawahy has devoted her life to raising awareness and educating women in Oman about the importance of early detection.
Yuthar was 48 years old, a healthy mother of five children ...
• by Shweta Kulkarni Van Biesen
Stella Young made us laugh and she made us cry. She challenged the stereotype of disability and proved that people with disability are not “inspiration porn”. Her message will long outlast her short life.
Stella was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, ...
• by Shweta Kulkarni Van Biesen
It appears that many kids have a refined palate for cold, iron-tasting afternoon snacks known as magnets. And frankly it’s understandable – those colourful pieces of construction marvelousness look remarkably like candy.
Children often lament stomach pains and tummy troubles ...
• by Shweta Kulkarni Van Biesen
Every mother knows her child's need for attention. But sometimes, life happens and our focus changes. Work comes first, or a family matter or a health issue. That's what happened to me. My focus changed. For two months it moved ...
• by Shweta Kulkarni Van Biesen