Author: Mariana Gómez

The Truth About Cosmetics in Latin America

What is Beauty? Beauty is something that has evolved alongside humans throughout history. It’s amazing how the definition of beauty is different for every culture in the world, for example: in Thailand the longer a woman’s neck is, the prettier she is; in Africa, stretched earlobes mean pure beauty; in France people like when women don’t use cosmetics at all; and in New Zealand a lot of...Read More

It’s An Emergency! Why American Doctors Need to Know Medical Spanish

Sometimes, going to the doctor is incredibly awkward. When a patient has to share private information with a specialist, it can get pretty uncomfortable—not to mention impossible, if the patient and the doctor can’t understand each other. Patients often already don’t know the medical terms a doctor is trying to explain to them, so it is important for these health professionals to be able to...Read More