Tu co chi kim, co nhan kha: Tai gia tong phu; Xuat gia tong phu; Phu tu tong tu. From ancient times, those of old have said: At home follow father; Marry follow husband; Husband die follow son. Women in Vietnam are traditionally expected to be obedient to the men in their lives, and their actions are likewise expected to be in agreement with and beneficial to these men. Women … [Read more...] about Traditional Values: A Bittersweet Proliferator of HIV in Vietnam
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The Perks of Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving is long over and any leftover turkey should (hopefully) by now be properly digested; Christmas dinner has come and gone and we all should be recovered from food comas two days after. The holidays are soon wrapping up, but for all the at-home chefs and masters of the kitchen, there’s still one more chance to impress visiting relatives with your home cooking—New … [Read more...] about The Perks of Pumpkin Pie
Nail salons: The next toxic legacy?
By Laura Waxmann, writer for Vietnam Reporting Project For many women, walking into a nail salon does magic -- it's an inexplicably exhilarating experience which can only be matched by a few, equally rewarding activities such as shoe-shopping and wedding planning. In fact, "getting our nails done," whether that means indulging in a manicure, pedicure or both, makes many … [Read more...] about Nail salons: The next toxic legacy?
VNMAP Medical Mission 2011: Recruitment and Reflections
Viet Nam Medical Assistance Program (VNMAP) is a medical outreach program that tackles the problem of health disparity in Vietnam while providing medical students an opportunity to gain first-hand experience treating health issues in a developing country. VNMAP is currently recruiting for its Summer 2011 Medical Mission. Medical students will have the opportunity to work … [Read more...] about VNMAP Medical Mission 2011: Recruitment and Reflections
Little Known Ways Grandma’s Artichokes Reduce Your Cholesterol and Blast Away Fat
Artichoke is a vegetable that many people of aware of, but few of us actually work into our daily diets. Most people believe that the only edible part of this funny-looking vegetable is its flower base. Did you know, though, that the section connecting the leaf to the stem is also edible? An artichoke plant may look quite intimidating, and those sharp leaves might make the … [Read more...] about Little Known Ways Grandma’s Artichokes Reduce Your Cholesterol and Blast Away Fat