Autism Risk Factors

Image is from Spectrum 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...

Understanding Alcoholism

Image is from DrugAbuse.com Drinking has become entrenched in our society and it is part of our lifestyle. From toasting the bride and groom with a glass of wine or drinking during the happy hour to brush of the stresses of work, it has become a natural part of our...

Types and Causes of Kidney Failure

Image is from Medscape Your kidneys are one of the most significant organs in the body. They are a pair of organs located towards your lower back and serve the purpose of filtering your blood to remove toxic and waste substances from the body. The toxic substances can...

Genetic Pathway to Allergies?

Image is from CO Exist An allergy is defined as a condition where the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance. There are many different types of allergies. These include: Medications Food Pollen Latex Animal Dander Mold The Genetic Risk The tendency to...

Understanding Tuberculosis

Image is from CDC Tuberculosis, TB, is an airborne bacterial infection. While other organs and tissues may be involved, it normally affects the lungs first. What You Need To Know While most people who have TB are not contagious, the disease is spread through the air...