Marijuana, or cannabis, is a controversial subject when talk of legalization is in the air. Many people believe marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes, such as prescriptions and for the use of medicinal drugs, but not for recreational use. There are many benefits of marijuana when used medically but many risks when it is […]
Genetic modification is the direct alteration of an organism’s genetic material using biotechnology. Currently, this form of genetic modification is a rapidly developing field because of the benefits it provides the environment and mankind. However, with GMOs on the rise a great deal of controversy has been sparked. While GMOs prove to be beneficial in […]
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Order nowIn a documentary, Charles Scott was a man who loved to read, sing, and enjoy being outdoors. He was diagnosed with lymphoma. Struggling every day just to breathe after walking 10 steps to the bathroom and dealing with his eyesight deteriorating, He found life to be full of pain instead of joy. He found no […]
Doubt is one of the underlying themes of Descartes’ Meditations on First Philosophy. In the Meditations, Descartes discusses what can be called into doubt and provides reasoning for the false things he believes to have thought in his lifetime. Descartes’ first meditation deals with general skepticism, the theory that certain knowledge is impossible, and discusses […]
I have a close friend who lives with bipolar disorder, which is also known as manic-depressive illness. The disease has derailed him several times. After each episode, he brings himself down a notch. Listening to him talk about how he wants to be a better person breaks my heart. He is already an amazing athlete, […]
Childhood obesity, a current epidemic which affects 33% of adolescents aged 2-19. I will present a descriptive study which highlights the seriousness of childhood obesity and its long-term influence on quality of life. Obesity, is described as accumulating an excess in body fat, more specifically, obesity is the outcome of a long-lasting caloric imbalance, with […]
Abstract Anxiety is a standout amongst the most widely recognized mental illnesses; nonetheless, there is no short clinical measure for evaluating it. The goal of this investigation was to build up a short self-report scale to distinguish plausible instances of anxiety and assess its legitimacy. Introduction Anxiety is a typical response to stress. Continuous anxiety, […]
IN OCTOBER 1348, GENOESE TRADING SHIPS dropped anchor at the port of Messina, Sicily. The ships had come from the Black Sea port of Kaffa, now called Feodosiya. On board were goods from Central Asia, which was then controlled by the Mongol Empire. The sailors were afflicted with strange black swellings (buboes) the size of […]
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause birth defects and disabilities in the baby. These conditions, known as fetal alcohol syndrome, are among the leading preventable causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities. The fetal alcohol syndrome can cause problems in the way a person looks, grows, learns and acts. They can also cause birth defects […]
Euthanasia refers to relieving someone’s pain and suffering by bringing an end to their life. It is also known as assisted suicide. It has been derived from a Greek word, Euthanatize, which means easy death. Euthanasia helps the people suffering from various diseases in the relief of their long inflicted pain which they had been […]
Plague is one of the three epidemic diseases that is still a problem to the International Health Regulations and is reported by the World Health Organization. The bacteria Yersinia Pestis is said to be the agent that causes this disease. This type of bacteria is a zoonotic bacteria that is embedded in small animals and […]
Cancer is defined as “when the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues.” (“What is cancer?”, 2017), caused by mutations that lead to the cell cycle to proceed, regardless if the cell is qualified to. The mutations block the use of the G1, G2, and M checkpoints in the cell […]
Midwifery is a crucial part of the maternal health for expectant mothers. They need it at the time of delivery, so that they may save their lives and that of the unborn baby. There comes a time when the mother needs a specialized care, and that responsibility is necessary for her and the child. Some […]
The disease AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and it’s severe symptoms has caused to get organizations and/or administrations: FDA( Food and Drug Administration) NIH( National Institutes of Health program) and TAG ( Treatment Action Group) concerned and alarmed during the epidemic’s crisis. The increase in efforts made has resulted in a drastic change when it […]
The aim of this paper is to assess the management of chronic diseases and measures taken to curb, prevent and educate the society concerning issues of various chronic diseases. The paper tries to point out key factors affecting healthcare systems in the task of tackling some of diverse and adverse chronic illnesses and correction measure […]
Anorexia nervosa, or better known as anorexia, is an eating disorder with which countless women and men battle every day, with worldwide prevalence. Anorexia is considered to be a psychiatric illness, which has long term effects on those who suffer from it, both psychologically and physically. The etiology of anorexia is multifactorial with genetic, biological, […]
Substance abuse has been a recurring theme of concern when considering the impact it can have on children in the environment in which they grow up in. When individuals become addicted, it can lead to neglect in childcare with the focus remaining on feeling the highs from the substance of choice. It also becomes difficult […]
An area of research of considerable importance is adult and embryonic stem cell research. Studying stem cells have contributed to breakthroughs in type one diabetes, and embryonic stem cells in mice were able to be isolated for study about thirty-five years ago, and the same happened for human embryonic stem cells in 1998. Embryonic stem […]
The human body is made up of cells. When a cell dies the body automatically replaces it with a new healthy cell, but sometimes the cell is not healthy and grows out of control. These cells group together and form a lump that can be seen on an x-ray. Breast cancer is a tumor in […]
I. Introduction An anonymous speaker once said, “some people with Autism may not be able to speak or answer to their name, but they can still hear your words and feel your kindness.” Approximately thirty percent of people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder never learn to speak more than a few words (Forman & Rudy, […]
Test Anxiety can have a negative impact on academic performance as well as mental and physical health among college students. According to Damer and Melendres (2011), the pressure to perform well is increasing for students because test performance has become a deciding factor in admittance to a specific class, major, program, or school. Studies show […]
Before the 1930s cannabis wasn’t seen as a harmful drug. As a matter of fact the Declaration of Independence was drafted out of hemp, along with the sails that pushed the founding fathers ships toward the colonies they later invaded. Cannabis quickly became vilanized when president Hoover was sworn into office. Hoover appointed Hary Jo […]
Asthma is a chronic disease involving your airways, where air comes in and out of lungs. With Asthma your airways become swollen and narrow, displaying inflammation and production of extra mucus. Becoming an obstruction on the airway and can even become life-threatening. When symptoms are triggered swelling and tightness enhances becoming a problem for breathing, […]
Child obesity has become a major concern as it continues to increase every year in the US. Many parents are uneducated about the risks of childhood obesity. Parental awareness and increasing physical activity are steps towards making a change in the rates of childhood obesity. There are many side effects of childhood obesity that can […]
All impose severe identity crisis and role restrictions even in knowledgeable parents.. In some conditions, as in the case of physical challenges, the child needs physical reassurance and support from the parents against those conditions of cognitive deficits in which the demands are always parent’s constant attention and feedback. As far as autism is concerned, […]
According to the American Psychiatric Association, Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (or ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children (1). However, that was not always the case. This paper will demonstrate how ADHD diagnosis is climbing at a steady rate without concrete evidence that the disorder is actually any more prevalent today than it […]
Parental stress is when a parent always worries about whatever life will throw at them. Most parents try to keep their stress over their family and lives to themselves, in this paper we are going to discuss many stressors for parents. Stress generally refers to two things: the psychological perception of pressure, on the one […]
The role of a healthcare professional is to not only to care for those that are sick, but to also promote healthy lifestyles and choices to those in our community. In order to accomplish this task, healthcare professionals must be willing to research and understand the benefits and risks of certain healthcare practices. One such […]
In the U.S. anxiety is an extremely common disorder affecting most people. It is extremely common in the adult population with the highest at risk group for emergence being young adults. Social media has taken over most users using at minimum two forms and pay a visit to them multiple times a day. While it […]
Substance abuse can be defined as the overindulgence in addictive substance or the reliance on an addictive substance, especially illicit drugs like crystal methamphetamine and others. Methamphetamine, or meth, as it is popularly called is a highly addictive stimulant that creates a feeling of energy, heightened alertness and euphoria. It is synthetically prepared, using toxic […]
