Health Archive
Obesity is the most common chronic disease of childhood. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) reports this condition now affects more than 30 percent of children in the U.S. –– a number that has more than tripled since 1980. Being overweight …
Something you have no control over is one of the most significant factors that could kill you. More than 250,000 people die every year in the United States due to medical errors, reports the BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal). …
If you think that you won’t be playing a major role in helping avoid some very serious diseases by working as a dental assistant, you are so very wrong. Check out the best-dentalassistantschools.com in Arizona, for example, to get you …
Anyone who has been involved in urban social work for a while knows that the lack of good, nutritious food in low-income, ethnic/minority neighborhoods is a serious problem.
According to a recent report by Oxfam America, the United States leg of the worldwide organization, poultry workers in the U.S. have been denied bathroom breaks and, as such, resorted to wearing diapers to work. While on the slaughter line, …
Throughout my life, I’ve always felt that animals are out there to help us. Whenever my daughter has a bad day at school with bullies, our cat “Mittens”, always goes over to see her as if to cheer her up. …
Stress is becoming an increasingly dangerous health risk, especially in today’s society. Studies have linked stress to the increasing risk of severe health conditions, including the risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and gastrointestinal problems. Fortunately, there are some ways …
Despite a large number of individuals passionately protecting individuals from injustices in the society, one group of people worries that they will always be vulnerable targets. Obese people have had to accept social stigma as part of their lives.
Here at home as well as in nations around the globe, there are a great number of diseases and conditions that can be directly linked to vitamin deficiencies. Of course everyone knows that Vitamin C is essential for immunity …
Image via Courtney Emery STUDENT VOICES | CHYNN PRIZE FIRST-PLACE WINNER By: Geena Roth In certain situations, the moral or ethical decision is obvious, but more often than not, there are a number of complicating factors. Almost all decisions we make …
