A lot has been said and written about the importance of bees in the world, but do you know how important honey is in medical science? It is not just Winnie-the-Pooh who thought honey was good!
A short introduction
Honey, a natural substance produced by honey bees (Apis mellifera) has...
AWC Antwerp often receives emails from women expressing their appreciation for the heart-shaped pillows that they receive after breast cancer surgery. But very rarely from men! The email below reminded me, once again, that breast cancer knows no boundaries, and indeed occurs in men as well.
Dear women’s club,
This is a story about my black eye.
Actually, it’s a story about how people reacted to my black eye.
No, that’s not right either.
This is a story about our cultural norms, women and violence, and unexamined assumptions. It is also the kind of story that wants to end with answers and advice,
The decision has been made to relocate, and a perfect new home has been found. But suddenly, there is the realization that your new home will be...
“I think you have myasthenia gravis. There is a blood test you need to get upstairs at LabCorp.”
Off I went to get my blood drawn, unable to see well enough to drive, and with the hospital just a few blocks down the street anyway, I walked home. I Googled “What is myasthenia gravis?”
Anitra, a member of Munich International Women’s Club and long term resident of Germany, provides the rationale for becoming more involved with this important topic in this insightful piece.
MIWC went one step further! They established an Elder Care group, and even developed a website focused on the topic.
Join the conversation, and let...