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Autism Risk Factors
What is Autism? Autism was first defined in 1943 by Leo Kanner as the inability to create normal, determined, emotional contact with others. Other definitions surround this primacy of lack of social reciprocity. Over the years, there has been major improvements in the...
Understanding the Importance of Immunization
Understanding the importance of immunization Many health professionals recommend immunization for protection against diseases. Immunizations are where you get vaccinated with weakened antigens to prevent you from getting that illness. It works by making your immune...
National Endometriosis Awareness Month is in March
The month of March is dedicated to bringing awareness to Endometriosis, the devastating condition that affects so many women each and every year. This is a very painful condition that often goes undiagnosed and it can cause a host of unpleasant and unwanted symptoms...
What is Brain Awareness Week?
Every year millions of people are negatively affected by invasive brain diseases. In 1993, concerned individuals came together and formed an alliance to bring awareness and champion brain research in their global communities. March 12th serves as a launching point for...
March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Those with bleeding disorders such as Hemophilia can range on a spectrum from light to severe, with many being diagnosed in infancy. Bleeding disorders often require complex and coordinated care, with social workers and...
Symptoms of Influenza A (AH1)
There are many people who confuse traditional cold symptoms with flu-related symptoms. It is important not to self diagnose oneself or your family members with the flu versus a common cold because the treatment options can be very different. Not to mention, there are...
Understanding Endometriosis
A painful and devastating condition that many women face is endometriosis. It is more common than many people realize, often because a mild case of endometriosis is often overlooked by many medical professionals and goes undiagnosed. Over time this condition and its...
What You Should Know During Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Now that it is March we need to focus our attention on Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Each March (and all year), medical professionals, patients, caregivers and survivors make it their mission to bring awareness to colon cancer and educate people on the prevention of...
What is Bordetella Pertussis?
Pertussis is a respiratory illness that is caused by the bacteria that is called Bordetella pertussis. The symptoms begin very similar to the common cold but over time they worsen and develop into a nasty cough that includes a very large ‘whoop’ or honk. This cough is...
What to Know About National Nutrition Month
It is National Nutrition Month and the purpose of this month is to bring awareness to a healthy lifestyle so people can make better food choices each meal. For someone like a nutritionist, it might be common knowledge how to make wise choices for breakfast, lunch and...