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Character, Not Just Credentials: What Pre-Med Discourse Says About the Future of Medicine

An Interview with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan The Story For this month’s OvaCare article, I sat down with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan, a professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Sri, as she is known to her students, teaches the notoriously challenging subject of Organic Chemistry to hundreds of pre-med students each semester. Recently, she has noticed a concerning trend: a small but significant number of these students are making negative and personal comments about their profes

Neko Dossett

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Character, Not Just Credentials: What Pre-Med Discourse Says About the Future of Medicine

An Interview with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan The Story For this month’s OvaCare article, I sat down with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan, a professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Sri, as she is known to her students, teaches the notoriously challenging subject of Organic Chemistry to hundreds of pre-med students each semester. Recently, she has noticed a concerning trend: a small but significant number of these students are making negative and personal comments about their profes

Neko Dossett

Feb 24 min read

Expanding Access to Cervical Cancer Screening Through Updated Federal Guidelines

Policies regulating preventive care shape how diseases are detected and the accessibility of such care. In the United States, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, however screening gaps are still persistent across income, geography, and race [6,7,9]. In 2025, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) updated the Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines to expand national recommendations for cervical cancer screening. The updates introduce change

Shriya Mehta

Feb 24 min read

Creatine: How One Nutrient Supports the Female Body

Creatine and the Brain: Support for Memory, Mood, and Mental Energy Creatine is most commonly linked to muscle performance, but growing evidence highlights its importance for brain health as well. The brain is one of the most energy-demanding organs in the body. Nearly every cognitive process, including memory formation, emotional regulation, and sustained attention, relies on a constant supply of ATP. Although the majority of creatine is stored in skeletal muscle, smaller a

Sameera Devulapally

Feb 24 min read

The Policy Blind Spot Around Menopause Care in the United States

Health care policies determine whether women can access needed medical care at different stages of their lives, shaping their health outcomes and financial stability. Yet in the United States, menopause, which is an investable biological transition affecting more than half the population, remains largely invisible in health care policies. Despite its association with increased risks of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, sleep disorders, and depression, menopause care is fr

Shriya Mehta

Jan 52 min read

Toxic Shock Syndrome: Separating Fear From Facts

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious condition that is often discussed in connection with tampon use. Media stories about TSS tend to focus on shocking personal experiences, which can make the risk feel much larger and more frightening than it actually is. While these stories can raise awareness, they often leave out important scientific context. Understanding what TSS is, how it develops, and how rare it truly is can help people make informed and confident decisi

Sameera Devulapally

Jan 52 min read

A Guide to Choosing The Right Reusable Period Product for You

Why Reusable? When most people get their first period, they are introduced to the tried and true disposable tampons and pads. These products are what our mothers and grandmothers grew up using, and they pass the tradition down to us. The generational norms and easy access to pads and tampons lead to their early introduction, creating a habit many menstruators never stray from (1). However, the environmental, financial, and health burdens of disposable pads and tampons provid

Neko Dossett

Jan 54 min read

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