What is Gum Disease by Carly Weis
Gum disease, also known as gingivitis or periodontal disease, starts off as bacterial growth in your mouth, and if it is not treated can lead to tooth loss and damage to the surrounding tissue. The first stage is known as gingivitis, and this is when the gums become inflamed due to plaque buildup and causes […]
Overview of Tuberculosis by Schnikia Pool
Overview of TB: TB also known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis can be spread very easily. This disease can attack the kidneys, brain, and even the spine. The most common is the lungs. This bacterium can be spread by just breathing the contaminated air. It can’t be done by kissing, touching, or even eating off the same […]
Ovarian Cancer: The Overlooked Killer by Jonathan Meyer
In today’s world of Health, I believe all of us have heard of the disease cancer and its various forms. The form of cancer that is most heard about in our society due to media would have to be Breast Cancer. A different and dangerous form of cancer that no one hears about in the […]
Staphylococcus epidermidis | Microbiology Unknown Paper
MICROBIOLOGY UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Kayla Cook April 30, 2013 General Microbiology INTRODUCTION Understanding and distinguishing microorganisms from one another is a necessary step when trying to recognize how they play a part in not only humans but in the world. By identifying a microorganism, a patient can be diagnosed and treated, an organism can […]
What is DIABETES MELLITUS by Luamart Lewis
Fact: Did you know that at least 26 million Americans today have diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic condition that a lot of people are not very familiar with. Diabetes Mellitus can be categorized as Type 1, Type 2, Diabetes insipidus, and Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Today I would like to inform you about Diabetes […]
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome(WPW) by Emily Cronin
Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome, or more commonly known as WPW, is a syndrome that affects your heart. This syndrome can also have negative effects on your physical strength and mental health. The syndrome is a gene mutation that is passed down from your ancestors. With this syndrome your heart created an extra electrical pathway. […]
What is Pancreatic Cancer by Meagan Waters
The pancreas is an organ that lies horizontally in your abdomen behind the lower part of your stomach. The tissue of the pancreas is where pancreatic cancer begins to grow. There are various symptoms of pancreatic cancer which don’t occur until the disease is in an advanced stage. The causes of pancreatic cancer are not […]
How to Have a Healthy Heart by Jonathan Hardwrict
Having a healthy heart is something that all of us who are living and breathing on this earth should strive for. We all need this special organ to live, and maintaining a healthy weight could be a big step in the right direction in keeping it strong and resilient. A good way to go about […]
Famous People with Epilepsy by Kyle Niehaus
Epilepsy is a disease that most people know of, but do not truly understand. Though Epilepsy is an extremely common disease, to which there are 6 different types of it, it is one of the most deadly. Pope Pius IX, recording artist Neil Young, Roman Emperor; Julius Caesar, and the American author Truman Capote are […]
What is Anorexia by Michelle Boeckman
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that affects millions of people across the world. People suffering from this disorder are obsessed with their weight, have a distorted body image, and obsessed with what food they are consuming. Someone with Anorexia eats much less food than his or her body needs and in the most serious […]