What are Teratogens by Trinh Nguyen
Teratogens are substances (viruses, chemicals, and drugs) and conditions (environmental stress, and severe malnutrition) that are harmful during prenatal development. If pregnant women are exposed to these substances they’re at an increase risk of prenatal abnormalities and perhaps death of the baby. The substances not only cause physical harm but also impaired learning and behavior. […]
Basics About Meningitis by Shelby Honeycutt
Meningitis is the medical term used to explain inflammation of the protective coverings surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The condition requires immediate evaluation and observation by a physician. If left untreated meningitis may result in hearing loss, neurological impairment, brain damage, or death. Infants and children are most susceptible, followed by adolescents and young […]
Information About Melanoma by Kevin Graeler
Causing approximately forty-eight thousand deaths around the world each year, melanoma proves to be the most deadly form of skin disease yet discovered. The effects of this disease are found in the form of tumors that become evident in the human body, including exposed skin or other areas. This form of cancer is most prevalent […]
Overview of Bulimia Nervosa by Michelle Brungart
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is generally categorized by the act of binge eating that is followed by some form of purging the consumed calories. Bulimia is most common in women and teens, but may also affect males and other age groups as well. People with bulimia have constant episodes of feeling a […]
What is Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects people worldwide. This disorder is one of the most severe brain disorders. By definition, it is characterized by profound distortions in one’s thought process, emotions, perceptions, and behavior. It is also known as a “split mind”; the person is in a world that has nothing to do with […]
What is Alzheimer’s Disease by Michael Holland Jr.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most seen form of dementia. Dementia is the loss of brain function that occurs from a disease. The loss of brain function here results in memory loss however includes other types of abilities. Alzheimer’s is responsible for between 50 and 80 percent of all dementia patients. Currently, approximately 4 million Americans […]
What is Clostridium Difficile by Farrah Poe
Clostridium difficile is a germ that causes watery diarrhea. The germ is highly contagious if a person comes in contact with someone or a surface that hasn’t been sanitized. Hospital infections interest me because I work in a hospital and Clostridium difficile, also known as “C-Diff”, affects as many as 500,000 Americans each year. Clostridium […]
Helping Communities Handle Obesity by Sydney Johnson
The United States faces the challenge of addressing the obesity epidemic which is currently affecting children, adolescents, and adults of all ethnicities. Most high-risk populations include African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians. The statistical facts state that families in low socioeconomic statuses suffer high-risk factors related to chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, […]
What is ADHD by Kelly Lange
My health topic of interest is ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. My daughter was recently diagnosed with this childhood behavioral disorder and I thought this would be a good way for me to understand the disorder better as well. ADHD is primarily diagnosed early in childhood and can carry out into adulthood. The main symptoms […]
Crohn’s Disease by Jacob Albert
It is quite common for the average person to have days when their stomach bothers them or they may feel sick. It may be due to something that they ate, a sickness such as the stomach flu, or even a little bit of anxiety that they may be dealing with. It is only when it […]