The Painful Reality of Migraines
Among the diseases and disorders we have covered so far, many of them have been the result of aging, exposure to environmental factors, and/or inher...
Category: Health
The Environmental Autism
Autism is a disorder that most of us have heard of and are aware of some of the behavioral issues that can accompany someone diagnosed with this disorder. Auti...
How Mom and Dad Cause Autism
Autism, a developmental disorder that has its roots in both genetic as well as environmental factors is characterized by learning and social behavior impairment...
Putting the Puzzle Pieces of Autism Together
Autism spectrum disorder is the term used to describe a range of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by communication difficulties, social impairm...
A Disorder of Growing Uncertainty: Autism
Global rates of autism have been increasing, and although we have identified several genes and environmental factors with development of the disease, the ultima...
Incidence of Autism linked to Stress?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by impairment in communication and social behavior and by repetitive behaviors. Lik...
Autism: An Environmental Perspective
Autism is a spectral disorder that is becoming commonly diagnosed. In fact, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed as part of the spectrum. This brings up the question ...
Obesity: What happens when you can't trust your gut
Obesity is frequently demonized as a disease of laziness – one that people could avoid if they would only get off the couch and eat healthier. Recent research, ...
Autism: More Than Just Genetics
A lack of understanding has surrounded autism until recently, as the newest research has begun to shed a light on the potential causes of the disorder iconic of...
You Are What You Eat: Early Life Diet and Obesity Risk
Obesity and sedentary behaviors are commonly viewed as a reflection of cultures with widespread availability of cheap high-calorie and high-fat foods, often in ...