Anxiety Overview: Causes and Symptoms Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear, and tension affecting about 40 million adults in the United States. Anxiety can be caused by many things, including life stressors, health problems, genetics, and traumatic events. Anxiety symptoms include nervousness, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and muscle tension. Many people also experience occasional panic […]
What is Gene Therapy? Gene therapy is a medical approach that treats and prevents genetic and inherited conditions. Using gene therapy, doctors can treat a condition by altering an individual’s genetic makeup with surgery or medications. The earliest forms of gene therapy used gene transfer or gene addition, where a new gene or a non-faulty […]
The Genetic Circuit Board of your Brain Mental health is a topic that is often talked about but remains largely unknown. When someone says mental health, “genes” or “genetics” is not the next immediate thing that comes to mind, maybe not even the fourth or the fifth thing. However, recent research into mental health urges […]
Autism: Introduction Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental disability that impacts an individual's communication, behavioral and social skills. It affects around 1 in 59 children in the United States. The signs of autism usually appear in early childhood, by 12 to 18 months or earlier. Since autism is a spectrum disorder, […]
Autism: Introduction Autism is a part of a spectrum of disorders and is a complex, life-long developmental condition that affects the brain. Autism impacts how an individual perceives and socializes with others, often resulting in interaction and communication. The signs and symptoms of autism usually show up in early infancy or childhood. Each child with […]
What Is Autism? Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication and social interaction. Some people with autism have difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviors, and interests that are specific to them. People with autism experience challenges in everyday life, including finding employment, interacting with others, and accessing community resources. Although a single […]
Mold Allergy: An Overview Have you ever entered a damp, musty room that has been closed for a while or has an earthy smell and instantly began sneezing? It may be due to a mold allergy! Mold is a type of tiny fungi found indoors and outdoors. The most common places to find molds are […]
Peach Allergy: An Overview Peaches are stone fruits available in different varieties with white, yellow, or red flesh. Packed with antioxidants like vitamins C, peaches are a nutritious fruit to include in your diet unless you are allergic to them. Peach allergy is common and may develop in people either as a true allergy to […]
Cat Allergy: An Overview Cat allergy is a condition that causes allergic symptoms on exposure to cats. This is a very common problem affecting people all over the world. About 10-20% of the American population could be allergic to cats and dogs. Cat allergies seem to be twice more common than dog allergies in the […]
