Medicine, like many other scientific fields, was not always an open space for women. For centuries, studying medicine, practicing it, and being recognized as physicians meant facing social, legal, and cultural barriers that seemed impossible to overcome.

Yet, some women chose to do it anyway.

With knowledge, determination, and a deep vocation for service, they not only paved the way to practice medicine, but also transformed healthcare systems and expanded opportunities for generations of women who followed.

You wake up with jaw pain, neck stiffness, or a feeling of pressure in your head. You may think you slept in an awkward position, that you’re stressed, or that it was just a bad night. However, when these symptoms happen repeatedly, your body may be sending a clear signal: bruxism.

Most people imagine that a serious illness “shows itself.” That it hurts, gives warnings, or sends clear signals.

High blood pressure completely breaks that idea.

In most cases, it causes no obvious symptoms. It doesn’t hurt. It doesn’t bother you. It doesn’t immediately interfere with daily life. And precisely for that reason, it can progress for years without being detected, causing silent damage to vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels.

This is one of the most common questions in nutrition appointments:

Do I have to eat breakfast? Is intermittent fasting better? What if I’m not hungry in the morning? What if I want to lose weight?

Here’s the simple (and sometimes unpopular) truth: there isn’t a universal answer.

What works great for one person might be unhelpful—or even backfire—for someone else.

One day you wake up with knee pain. Another day, you notice persistent discomfort in your shoulder or wrist. You don’t recall a fall, a blow, or any kind of accident. And yet, the pain is there—and it doesn’t go away.

In orthopedics and traumatology, this type of pain often has a clear explanation: repetitive use injuries

Cortisol is not a “bad hormone.” It is essential for life. It regulates how we use energy, how we respond to stress, how we sleep, and how the body adapts to daily demands. Problems arise when cortisol levels remain altered for prolonged periods.

Persistent headaches, constant neck tension, extreme fatigue without an obvious reason, recurring digestive discomfort. Many people move from one medical office to another searching for a clear physical cause—and often, none is found.

This does not mean the discomfort is “imaginary” or exaggerated. It means that, at times, the body expresses what the mind has not yet been able to put into words.

Living abroad or spending extended time in the Riviera Maya offers many benefits, but when a child develops abdominal pain, uncertainty can quickly arise. Parents often wonder whether the discomfort is minor, if it is safe to wait, or if it is time to seek medical care locally.

Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons children are evaluated by pediatricians worldwide. In most cases, it is mild and temporary. However, there are situations where abdominal pain can be a sign of a condition that requires prompt medical attention—especially in children, who may not always be able to clearly describe what they are feeling.

Many people associate eye health solely with the ability to “see clearly” at a distance or up close. If they can read signs, use their phone, or drive without obvious difficulty, they assume their vision is fine. However, vision health goes far beyond clarity.

Frequent headaches, eye strain, difficulty focusing, or a heavy feeling in the eyes can be early signs that something isn’t working properly—even when you feel like you “see normally.” In many cases, these symptoms develop gradually and become normalized, delaying an eye exam that could prevent more serious discomfort.

Teeth are often seen as tools for chewing, speaking clearly, or maintaining an attractive smile. However, they are also a direct reflection of what is happening inside your body.