Drug Addiction: The Scope of the Problem and It’s Effects on the Brain
In the United States there has been much discussion about drug use over the past several decades. Of course this all started with the War on Drugs which was fi...
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Understanding the Causes for Autism
Autism spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a mental health disorder that is characterized with the difficulty with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and most forms of...
Concussions-Not Only a Concern for the NFL
Concussions are a common injury that alters cognitive function. According the the CDC affects 1.3 million people a year in the US alone. They can have very seri...
Since Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism, What Does?
Since April is Autism Awareness Month, it seems very fitting to learn about! Autism is characterized by difficulty communicating, repetitive or obsessive behavi...
Dear Antivaxxers,
It is very possible that your choices will prevent your child from developing autism, but those regarding vaccines will not. Recent research suggests a plethora...
Don’t Judge an Enzyme by Its Structure
Hmm…that title was a bit far-fetched. It was supposed to play off the adage “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Regardless, I will get to my point: new research ...
Proteins and Parkinson’s
A common problem underlying many neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease is an abnormal accumulation of proteins in...
Concussions and the Devastation of Second Impact Syndrome
A concussion usually occurs from a blow to the head resulting in symptoms including a possible temporary loss of consciousness, headache, confusion, nausea, and...
Lou Gehrig and His Killer
Lou Gehrig was born on June 19, 1903 in New York City. He was the son of two German immigrants, Christina and Heinrich Gehrig. In his youth he showed incredib...
There Is Hope in Battling Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a chronic, debilitating disease that has become a serious issue in our society. Prolonged substance abuse can result in both long-term chemic...