New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Peggy Kessler We have heard a lot of stories about different types of cancers and how women have pulled through their terminal battles. Pancreatic cancer is one of those terminal diseases that affect women. Some have lost to the dreaded battle, but there are some who have managed to pull through despite the numerous other illnesses that come along with a failing liver. Peggy Kessler had a stage IV pancreatic cancer and she pulled through it. Here is her story: “You have two months to live. Go home and get your things in order.” Those were the words I heard in July 2001. Just days before, I had walked 18 holes in a golf tournament and that evening I thought I might have food poisoning. After a few days, I still didn’t feel any better. A friend told me that my eyes looked yellow, so I went to the doctor.…
South America- The Place of Women in the Academic Profession
It has been observed that for women in academia, the timing of tenure decisions often coincides with the optimal childbearing years, and as such…
7 Bad Things That Happen When You Don’t Moisturize Your Face
By: Sam Escobar Everyone knows that moisturizing you skin is important, but do you know why? What happens if you don’t moisturize your face?…
Style or fashion?
Boma Benjy Iwuoha Fashion is commonly defined as a popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people.…
Gender and Politics: Celebrating the Achievements of Women in Parliament across Developing Countries (2)
By Ehis Ayere Last week, we began a discussion focused on celebrating the achievements and successes of women in parliament across developing nations, highlighting…
The Dialysave: An Amazing Health Care Innovation by Anya Pogharian
Anya Pogharian, an 18 year old Armenian Teen, Living in Montreal Canada, developed the Dialysave, a portable, dialysis machine which costs $500, against the…
Girl’s Talk: Fostering a healthy relationship between sisters
For many parents and guardians, cultivating close relationships between their kids ranks amongst their greatest concerns. We all dream of having kids who enjoy…
Violet Chanya- Making a Difference for Widows and Orphans
Margaret Ngugi Violet Chanya was born in 1949, in the rural Kisorongonyi Village, the semi- arid area of Taita Taveta County in Kenya. Taita…
Ertharin Cousin: On a Mission to end the World’s Hunger
Ertharin Cousin Executive Director of the World Food Programme Ertharin Cousin is the 12th Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme. She…
Turning Undecided Business Dreams into Future Success
By: Lahle Wolfe Even the most motivated women entrepreneurs can struggle with deciding on the right business idea. For some budding entrepreneurs, ideas flow…
Janiece Longoria: Chairman of the board of commissioners for the Houston Port Authority
As chairman of the board of commissioners for the Houston Port Authority, Longoria became the first woman and person of colour to hold the…
Reiko Abe: The Face of Japan’s Globalisation
By: Natalie Obiko Pearson Reiko Abe became a civil engineer in Japan, but she couldn’t find a job. An ancient Shinto superstition, made part…
