Autism: a Disorder to Cure or a Personality Change to Accept
Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by presence of particular symptoms explained by certain DSM-5 criteria. To summarize, the disorder is characterized b...
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Do we want a cure for Autism?
What is autism? Autism is a developmental disorder associated with dysfunction in social interaction and communication. Those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Dis...
Is addiction a choice?
Addiction is a complex problem with many people disagreeing on what it is, how to treat it, and how addicts should be treated or not treated. One of the ...
Schizophrenia: Misconceptions and a Journey to Diagnosis
Imagine going through your life as a healthy kid, both physically and mentally, and then one day everything changes. You start to hear voices from people who ar...
Obesity, will it be the world’s deadliest killer?
Disease of Obesity “Weight that is higher than what is considered as a healthy weight for a given height is described as overweight or obese.” ̵...
Your Brain on a High Fat Diet
Obesity is becoming more and more prevalent, as rates climb throughout both adult and youth populations. Around 40% of adults (over 20 years of age) are ...
ALS: Tragedy Unfolded Proteins
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a neurodegenerative disease that results in weakened muscles and one’s overall physical functions. It has garnered a l...
Is Obesity Really a Brain Disease?
The short answer to that question is: yes, obesity can be considered a brain disease. However, I encourage you to read on further for the longer answer. The Obe...
Cannabis: Treatment or Trouble?
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is widely distributed throughout the body, with various receptors and actions. For these reasons, the ECS is very import...
Treating Pain with Endocannabinoids
The perception of marijuana as a “serious drug” has dwindled over the recent decades due to increasing legalization and the portrayal of the drug in the media. ...