Women must have access to safe and voluntary family planning options – this is a human right. But the reality is that 257 million women in developing countries do not have access to family planning. The reasons range from lack of accessibility and information to unsupportive spouses and families. When women are denied safe family…

Mouth ulcers are one of the most common minor medical ailments. A mouth ulcer is a sore that appears inside your mouth. They are typically white, red or yellow in colour and may present as a single sore or multiple ones. They can develop on: The roof of the mouth. Gums. The inner surface of…

Herpes (or herpes simplex to use the technical name) is a much-misunderstood medical condition. One reason is because it takes two forms, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 typically affects the skin around the face and mouth while HSV-2 affects the genitals. Once a person is infected with the herpes virus, the infection is a lifelong one….

A person with flat feet (also called “flatfoot” or “fallen arches”) has feet with little or no arch. This means that when they stand, the full sole is pressed to the floor with no visible arch. The arch may appear when the feet are lifted up and there is no weight on them. Everyone is born with…

Anyone who spends a great deal of time on their feet knows how uncomfortable soreness and pain in the feet can be. Of all the feet-related conditions, a shooting or burning pain across the soles of the feet, running from the heel to the toes, is one of the worst. It may be so bad…