The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Autism
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired communication, behavior, and social interactions. The name i...
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Once Hungry, Forever Eating: The Neurological Impacts of Poor Diet on Obesity
The Obesity Problem According to the CDC, more than 1/3 of adults in the U.S. are obese. Why is this a problem? Why is obesity rising? Could we blame it on Amer...
The Epidemic of Obesity
35% of adults age 20+ are obese. This is becoming a severe problem, especially in the United States. What is causing this spike in obesity? How does obesity bec...
Science & Stigma With Obesity
Obesity is a common and serious health issue in the United States. According to the CDC, more than 1/3 of US adults have obesity and it’s on the rise. Obesity p...
Why You Should Think Twice Before You Sign up for a Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass has gotten very popular in the recent years since it promises easy results. Just like everything that comes easy, it has a price. The gastric byp...
The Other Side of Obesity You Did Not Know
If you went around asking people what they think the cause of obesity is, they will most certainly tell you it is overeating. Even though they are right, they u...
Obesity: More Than Meets the Eye
Obesity rates are skyrocketing, and there is no denying that it is a large problem for our country. There are many contributing factors that lead to the develop...
The Disease: Obesity
Throughout our media, we see headlines about obesity and the plague-like effect it has over our country. Shows and lifestyle programs are dedicated to stopping ...
Too Much Fat in Your Diet?
From being too busy to simply being lazy, it is really easy to decide against cooking breakfast, lunch, or dinner and going out to eat instead. With McDonalds a...
The Science Behind Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the New York Yankee baseball player Lou Gehrig. During his season in 19...