Pet Allergies by Ashley Hayes
If you have trouble breathing or take on cold like symptoms during or after contact with an animal, then you may have a pet allergy. A pet allergy is an allergic reaction usually caused by dander, saliva, or urine from animals such as cats, dogs, and rabbits. An allergic reaction is very similar to having […]
Anxiety Disorders by Kateryna Petrakova
Decades ago introverted and socially awkward people used to be called shy. Today, we are able to classify and name people’s conditions. If a person is shy, scared, too emotional, or nervous we tend to label his or her behavior as an anxiety disorder. On the one hand, experiencing slight anxiety is a good thing. […]
Bladder Cancer by Cameron Dielmann
In the United States, one of the most commonly occurring forms of cancer is bladder cancer. It can be caused by a variety of factors and when it comes to distinguishing the severity and kind of bladder cancer, there are 3 main divisions and they are named by the type of cells that become cancerous. […]
Overview of the Prostate
The prostate is a walnut sized gland found on a male between the bladder and the penis. The urethra runs through the center of the prostate from the bladder and allows urine to be removed from the body. The prostate secretes fluid that feeds and protects sperm so when a man ejaculates the prostate squeezes […]
Mitral Valve Prolapse by Caitlin Kinnaman
The Mitral Valve is located in the heart between the left ventricle and left atrium, and when working properly, it works to control blood flow between the upper and lower chambers in the heart’s left side. When the heart contracts, the mitral valve closes to keep blood from flowing backward. Mitral Valve Prolapse is a […]
Malaria by Mostafa Mehanpoor
Malaria is a deadly disease caused by a mosquito bite that is infected with malaria parasites. The disease does not harm mosquitoes but is very deadly if found in humans. According to CDC.gov 216 million cases relating to malaria were reported in 2010 alone and 655,000 people died, most (91%) of which occurred in the […]
An Overview of Lupus by Elizabeth Dare
The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with a basic understanding of lupus. In short, lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can mildly or severely affect any part of the body. It is often referred to as “The Great Imitator” because symptoms resemble so many other illnesses. At least 1.5 million […]
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) by Kateryna Petrakova
The Human Papilloma Virus is a sexually transmitted disease and mostly associated with genital infections. HPV is a type of infection that causes the appearance of warts on different parts of the body. There are over a hundred types of HPV. Approximately one-third causes genital infections that appear as a bundle of abnormal cells, also […]
HIV/AIDS by Daniela Doksani
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.) As the name implies HIV weakens the immune system, makes it deficient. AIDS-the disease it causes, is life threatening as the body becomes very susceptible to microorganisms and infections that would not harm a healthy person, but could be deadly for an […]
Hepatitis C by Lina Palazzolo
Hepatitis C is a virus that is acquired by blood-to-blood contact that destroys the cells in the liver. In the U.S.there are millions of people who are infected with the virus and have either no symptoms or a mild symptoms of fatigue. A person may experience symptoms decades after they have been exposed. Once a […]