Cystic Fibrosis by Sarah Minnick
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Cells that normally produce thin and slippery mucus, sweat, and digestive juices are damaged and the secretions produced are thick and sticky. When the secretions become thick and sticky, they do not function as a lubricant and the ducts […]
What is Fungal Meningitis by Susan Berberich
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and the spinal cord. Three connective tissue membranes called meninges cover and protect the CNS. Meningitis occurs when the meninges become infected and swell. Of the three types of meningitis, viral, bacterial and fungal, fungal is not contagious and is rarely the focus of any health […]
What is Diabetes by Nancy Bone
More and more people today are being diagnosed with Diabetes. Through modern medicine, diabetes has been separated into three major types, Pre-diabetes, Type I Diabetes, and Type II Diabetes. First, let’s start with “What is diabetes?” Diabetes is a condition in which the body, specifically the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin for the […]
COPD by Jessica Unruh
Being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) means you have an extremely difficult time breathing. COPD is a long-term, progressive disease that is not treatable but is preventable and can be managed as well. With COPD airflow is blocked or slowed down due to two main types of conditions, emphysema and chronic asthmatic bronchitis. […]
Chronic Kidney Disease By Stefanie Meadows
Chronic kidney disease affects more than 2 out of every 1,000 people in the United States which equates to about 26 million adults. This number does not include the numerous people who are at an increased risk of developing it. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the loss of kidney function over a period of months […]
Alcoholism by Erin McCullough
Alcoholism has been deemed a disease for quite some time but some critics do not agree with using that term. Either way you look at it however, drinking too much can cause significant problems for not only the drinker but those closest to him/her as well. The causes of alcoholism are not definite but there […]
Alzheimer’s by Lina Palazzolo
Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that affects the brain and is a form of dementia. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s start slow and then progress to more severe symptoms over time. The cause of this disease is nerve cells in the brain that begin to slowly shrink and eventually die, causing damage to the memory and […]
Abnormal Bone Development by Jordan Pfaff
From birth to death, the Human body undergoes many changes, especially during childhood. One of the many changes that are most visible has to deal with bone growth. In addition to supporting the heart and other vital organs, bones govern how tall an individual is and the shape of certain facial features such as cheeks […]
Trisomy 18 by Emily Edwards
When women become pregnant, there are many procedures they must follow in order to deliver a healthy baby. They must cut back on their caffeine intake, stop smoking, quit drinking, take vitamins and supplements, and other doctor-regulated daily steps to taking care of their unborn child. However, there are times when no matter what a […]
Oral Cancer by Brittany Blumer
Oral cancer is a very serious health condition that your dentist or hygienist should look for signs of at every visit. Your dentist should make sure that any changes in your oral health are recorded at every visit to insure that oral cancer will be easily detected during a routine cleaning. Oral cancer can be […]