Borderline Personality Disorder
Keep your eye out for a post about Borderline Personality Disorder to begin bringing awareness to the wide variety of personality disorders.
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4 days ago1 min read
What is Dengue Fever?
Dengue is a viral infection that is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. It mostly is asymptomatic, meaning it doesn’t present any symptoms. The most common symptoms in dengue are a high fever, headaches, and body aches that last a couple weeks. Most people do not need hospital care for this illness. However, some people who develop severe dengue face more risky symptoms and may need to be hospitalized. This often occurs in people who have been infected
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Nov 92 min read
Smallpox Memorial Hospital
On my trip to New York City over the summer, I had the opportunity to visit Smallpox Memorial Hospital on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan. Although it is now an ivy covered medial style ruin, brightly lit at night to symbolize regality and sinisterness, it used to be the first hospital in the country to receive patients with smallpox. Due to the arrival of infected immigrants at Ellis Island, there was an increase in the amount of people with smallpox in the early 1800s. It wa
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Sep 11 min read
The Truth About Microplastics in the Human Body
From the food we eat to the air we breathe, our society has become reliant on modern innovations and this has led to plastic being a permanent guest in our homes, and consequently, our bodies. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5 millimeters in size, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic products or are manufactured intentionally, such as microbeads in cosmetics. Because they are so small, they can travel through water, air, and even our
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Jul 292 min read
Cancer Growth in Young Children
Cancers that affect people from birth to the age of 14 are considered childhood cancers. Childhood cancers are the least preventable type of cancer because they are caused by changes, or mutations, in the child’s genes early on in life, and sometimes before birth. How do changes in genes lead to cancer? The most common DNA change that leads to cancer is an acquired mutation. These occur when the body makes a mistake in the process of creating a copy of DNA when duplicating c
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Apr 302 min read
How Diet Affects Cancer Growth
Cancer is a complicated disease that happens when genetic changes make cells grow uncontrollably. These changes can come from a mix of inherited genes, exposure to harmful substances, infections, and lifestyle habits. Research shows that cancer comes from many factors working together over time. Although family history plays a part, choices like smoking, exposure to harmful chemicals, and diet may have more of an impact on cancer risk. The way these factors interact makes it
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Mar 313 min read
Cancer's Impact on Teen + Adolescent Mental Health
Getting diagnosed with cancer as a teen or young adult is life-changing. It doesn’t just affect your body—it also affects your mind and emotions. Many young people with cancer feel sad, stressed, or worried about the future. Some struggle with feeling different from their friends, and others deal with fear, loneliness, or anxiety. Daily Life: The teen and young adult years are full of big life moments—going to school, making friends, and planning for the future. Many young p
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Feb 283 min read
