Toxoplasmosis What is the disease' Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease, which is a one-celled protozoan parasite. It is found in humans worldwide and in many species of animals and birds. It affects 10 to 20 out of every 100 people in the United States. It occurs to 40% of the people with AIDS. But immigrants from Africa, Latin America, and Haiti are four times more likely to get t

Drug Infleunce Are Parents an Influence on Drug usage' Drug use and teenagers has been an on going problem that still remains in society today. In the advertisement sponsored by A Drug Free America Association, the question asked is “At 4:00 where will my kid be'” The problem that the advertisement is addressing is the need to reduce the use of drugs among children and teenag

Breast Cancer BREAST CANCER; WHY WOMEN SHOULD BE AWARE In the United States this year 180,200 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 43,900 women will die from the disease (Glazer 555). “Breast cancer affects more American women than any other type of cancer” (All 1). Breast cancer is one of the top three cancers of all women above the age of 15; therefore, women need to commi

Third World Countries Need First World Health Care Proper health care and health education is an important issue of many parts of the third world. Quality health care is difficult to find and or receive in many parts of the third world due to a variety of issues affecting the area. Small per capita gross national profit, high debt, and a lack of resources prevent the third world from pro

Smoking Around Children According to the American Heart Association, there are an estimated 49 million adult men and women that are smokers today in the United States. These people are at high risk and have the knowledge that the act of smoking cigarettes may cause different types of cancers, may develop heart disease, cause high blood pressure, and cause strokes to name a few. Althoug

Trim Kids Diet Trim Kids Diet I. INTRODUCTION The myth: “It is just baby fat he will grow out of it.” According to Melinda Sothern, author of Trim Kids, this usually doesn’t hold true in times like these. If we look back 50 years, kids spent time outside, playing; they didn’t have 500-channel satellite TV, Nintendo or the Internet to keep them inside all day. Dinner consisted

Heroin Drug abuse is one of the most discouraged behaviors in our country. The use of illegal drugs is harmful to both the user and those who are in contact with the user, such as friends and family. There are over 40 million illegal drug users in the world today and America is the biggest market for drugs (DASIS Report, 2001). Crime rates will continue to sky rocket if the use of ill

Coca Always Coca-Cola It is the sparkling, bubbly, and refreshing drink that has crossed the lips of millions and millions of people throughout the entire world. So many people have enjoyed its unique taste and that cool refreshing drink is all that is needed to satisfy on a hot summer day. It’s Coke and its brand image is recognized throughout 90% of the entire world today (Astro). A Co

African Americans & Battle Against HIV/AIDS African Americans & The Battle Against AIDS & HIV “The beginning of the end of life is when we remain silent about things that matter.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. African Americans make up 14% of the U.S population. The number one cause of death in African Americans in both males and females is HIV/AIDS. Those that are aff

Street Drugs Heroin Heroin was first created from morphine in 1874, yet was not widely used in medicine until the beginning of this century. Commercial production of the new pain medicine was first started in 1898. Doctors remained unaware of its potential for addiction for years. The first attempt to control the use of heroin in the United States was established with the Harrison Narco

Use Of Tobacco In Young Adults Use of Tobacco in Young Adults In young adults the short term consequences of smoking include addiction to nicotine and respiratory effects. The long term effect of smoking is the fact that most of those that start at a young age and smoke regularly continue to smoke throughout their adult life. Smoker’s functions of the lungs are lower than those who

Euthanasia According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, euthanasia is defined as being the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy#. Some people argue that euthanasia is wrong and immoral. Others feel that euthanasia is a justifiable way to die. More

Smoking Smoking Cigarettes This year alone cigarettes will kill over 420,000 Americans, and many more will suffer from different kinds of cancers, circulatory and respiratory system diseases. These horrible illnesses were known to originate from cigarettes for years. Although smokers constitute the majority of people who suffer from cigarettes, they are not the only ones ailing fro

Vegetarianism Vegetarianism is a good idea for anyone, whether young or old, healthy or sick. Reasons supporting vegetarianism are inarguable since becoming a vegetarian is scientifically proven to improve one’s lifestyle in several different ways. First and most importantly to many, vegetarianism improves one’s health tremendously. Secondly, it can improve or display one’s spirituality

Vehicles Are The Problem, Bicycles Is The Answer. Vehicles are the problem, bicycles is the answer. Gas prices today are outrageous. It’s sad when someone spends twenty dollars just to fill their gas tank three-fourths full. It seems that gas prices are either rising or dropping but never staying stable. The answer to the problem' Purchase a bicycle. A bicycle is ninety-five perce

Venezuela Health The country of Venezuela is located in northern South America. Because of its tropical climate, there is an increased risk of acquiring a disease because the weather allows for year round growth. In spite of this the required immunizations are almost identical to the ones required to attend school in the United States. Measles Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Typhoid

Dancing With Death John went to a rave party to escape his problems. He dreamt of dancing through the night like others, moving as fast as possible, never stopping, but he found it was impossible. His body would simply not hold up. Then a guy came up to him and said, “Swallow an ecstasy pill and you will see!” He took the pill and put it in his mouth. Moments later the drug stated to act

Self-mutilation The reason I chose this topic is because my boyfriend’s daughter, who is 15 years old, is a self-mutilator. She has been secretly doing this for about one and half years before we found out. How we found out is that we seen the scrapes and scars on her arm. When asked about them, at first she denied doing such a thing to herself. While I was straighten

Cholesterol A certain amount of cholesterol is essential to health, but too much can contribute to disease, heart attacks, and strokes (Jacoby, 310). Cholesterol is a soft, waxy, substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream (About Cholesterol). It is used to help digest fats (Cholesterol). There are two types of cholesterol. The first one is Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL

Viral Pneumonia Viral respiratory tract infections are the most common cause of symptomatic human disease among children and adults. They account for more time lost from school and work than any other infection. These infections may cause a wide variety of diseases, from the common cold to severe pneumonia, and may result in death. Pneumonia is an infection or inflammation of the lungs.

Male Adolescent Steroid Use Male Adolescent Anabolic Steroid Use: Wherever you look these days, you cannot help but notice all of the focus placed on sex appeal in advertisements to sell most products ranging from colognes to floor cleaners. It is anywhere and everywhere, which makes being a teenage boy that much more difficult. While he is growing and maturing, his head is filled with

Marijuana “Marijuana…oh, what to say about marijuana.” I hope you learn the dangers of marijuana by reading my research paper. Marijuana is derived from a plant grown in moderate climates in many areas throughout the world. It is considered a drug, which can be used for medicinal or recreational purposes. The ingestion of marijuana is mind altering and affects the mood of the user. Lon

West Nile WEST NILE “It’s 1937, how long have I been out for'” Said the old man. Well sir only about one hour, we were traveling along our journey in the Middle East when you thought a bee stung you. Minutes later sir you hit the ground an when I opened the palm of your hand; there was a smashed mosquito. “Hum I must have the West Nile virus its common in this area of the Middle

Spinal Cord Injuries SPINAL CORD INJURIES Spinal cord injuries can be very devastating. First we will discuss the spinal cord’s structure and function. Then we will tell you how the spinal cord is most commonly injured, along with some statistics involved and some signs of spinal cord injury. We will explain some changes to the body after spinal injuries. Finally we will talk about som

Vitamin Supplements With Americans taking more vitamin supplements than ever, there becomes less distinction of the fine line between what is healthy and what is not. Forty percent of theUnited State’s adults spend almost two billion dollars on pills containing vitamins and minerals, but many are not helping their bodies – in fact, they may be hurting them. The supplements are often us

Weight Loss The food program that is promoted is Weight Watchers. The Weight Watchers plan works by having all foods on a points value which is based on fat, calories, and fiber. “Stay within your points range and lose weight.” The amount of points you get each day is based on your individual weight. If your pregnant or nursing you get extra points. I feel weight watchers offers a nutrit

What Is Herpes What is Herpes' Herpes is an infection caused by two different but closely related viruses ¡X herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Both are easy to catch. They have similar symptoms. And both can occur on different parts of the body. When the infection is on the mouth, it is called oral herpes. When it is on or near the sex organs,

Weightlifting Weightlifting Weightlifting is a sport based on the lifting of a series of progressively heavier metal weights, which are generally encased in rubber. Participants engage in the sport for competitive or recreational purposes. As a competitive sport, weightlifting is popular internationally, notably in the United States, the countries of the former Union of Soviet Socialist

Adhd ADD Today kids are having so much trouble controlling themselves, paying attention in class, and remembering things that should come easy. Many children have been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). To some children this disorder may come as a handicap preventing them to do things that other kids can do. According to epidemiological data, approximatel

Hiv And Aids HIV and AIDS A deadly virus of epidemic proportion rapidly spreads throughout the world. Since 1984, nearly fifty million people have been infected in America alone. There is no cure for this virus and drugs alone wont stop it from attacking your immune system. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, has infected millions of people and sadly many of them bein