CTE to ALS, a Deadly Path
ALS, the current neurological disease du jour, has been thrust into the minds of Americans via the now-infamous “Ice Bucket Challenge”. While the cause of this disease is not yet known, researchers...
View ArticleEndocannabinoids & the Frontier of Cancer Treatment
Marijuana has been ingrained in American popular culture since the 1970’s. Most Americans know about pot, weed, Mary Jane, and the like but what most people don’t know is that we all have...
View ArticleCould Alzheimer’s be a Disease of Over-Indulgence?
When you hear the words Alzheimer’s disease, most people think of old age, and rightly so, the timeline of the disease is such that elderly people are most effected. Old age itself does not, however,...
View ArticleThe many causes and symptoms of Parkinson’s
Most of us have heard about Parkinson’s disease and can visualize the symptoms of the disease. You probably picture Muhammad Ali or Michael J. Fox exhibiting shakes or tremors. What you don’t think...
View ArticleBipolar Disorder, more than just Mood Swings
Bipolar disorder, often associated with characters such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is a very real and serious disorder. Because it is a mood disorder, it can be dismissed by some as “mood swings” or...
View ArticleHow Mom and Dad Cause Autism
Autism, a developmental disorder that has its roots in both genetic as well as environmental factors is characterized by learning and social behavior impairments. According to recent research, the...
View ArticleThe Need for a New Migraine Treatment
Migraines are a debilitating neurovascular disorder characterized by frequent headaches, nausea, and sensitivity to light and/or sound among other symptoms. The exact cause of migraines is still...
View ArticleThe Value of a Capstone
Capstone classes are all designed to be just that, a capstone. They are supposed to take what you have learned in four years of lectures, tests, and study groups and apply them to one goal. In...
View Article
