Trisomy 18 and Chromosomal Abnormalities by Benta Okello
Among three genetic disorders namely Trisomy 13 and 21, Trisomy 18 is a very rare and most severe form of genetic disorder. It is also known as Edwards Syndrome as reported by the National Institute of Health. It is a genetic anomaly that is caused by an extra copy of chromosome attaching itself to the […]
High Sugar Diet by Baljinnyam Batnasan
When we hear the word “sugar”, it brings smiles to our faces and we think of all the sweetness and yumminess. The only taste that humans are born with a natural desire is sweet. Because of this, it is no wonder that the average American diet ingests so much of it. The objective of this […]
First Step with Weight Loss Programs by Jessica Ruckenbrod
Weight loss programs can seem tough and simply not doable Many people do not look at the basics to weight loss. They start out with this crazy new fad thinking it is the new way to magically lose weight and create a new self image you have been wanting. Which in turn, you quickly start […]
Spinal Fusion & Discectomy by Christopher J. Martin
The human spinal column normally consists of 33 vertebrae, 24 of which are independent; the remaining 9 are fused in the coccyx and sacrum. Vertebrae are separated by cushions called discs or disks. Discs may become damaged or herniated (moved out of place) due to age, physical trauma, or even genetic predisposition to stenosis, a […]
Obesity by Briyanna Jackson
Obesity has become a global problem since 2005. Obesity usually occurs between ages 15 and up in adults and children 5 and under. Obesity is defined as an excessive portion of body fat. Another term that is used for obesity is also known as overweight. A person is considered overweight when their weight exceeds 20% […]
What is Insomnia by Haley Woodman
Most Americans have some sort of issue when it comes to sleeping, whether it’s not being able to fall asleep, or waking up several times throughout the night. In some cases, these people suffer from a disorder called insomnia. When people are insomniacs, they have a difficult time falling asleep and usually wake up too […]
Hearing Loss by Antha M. Blackmon
There are some children’s who were born hearing problems and there are some children who are not born with hearing problems. Some children are born with hearing problems either as result genetic factors or because of prenatal or childbirth problems. Two to three children out of 1,000 in the U.S. are born deaf or hearing […]