Introduction
Nearly 17% of children and adolescents in the United States are affected by obesity. Furthermore, 8.5% of children and adolescents globally are obese. (Zhang et al.) Lower-income children are…
Around 38 million people in the United States experience Food Insecurity, which is the state of limited access to nutritionally adequate food. It has been shown that Food Insecurity (FI)…
Daylight Savings is a system practiced in the United States where clocks are advanced so darkness can occur later. All states in the U.S., but Arizona and Hawaii, observe daylight…
Food intake plays a vital role in a human's well-being and maintains our health. Diet directly impacts our gut health, and an unbalanced diet can have numerous adverse effects. This…
Humans are exposed to pesticides daily from food and the environment. Certain groups of people, such as farmers, are exposed to pesticides through their work, while others are susceptible to…
As people get older, there is an increased risk of serious cardiovascular diseases. In ages 65+, the leading cause of death is cardiovascular health issues. These issues stem from inflammation…
The immune system is an integral part of our body and is responsible for warding off infections. This system works by recognizing cells as dangerous or healthy and responds accordingly.…
Food intake plays a vital role in a human's well-being and maintains our health. Diet directly impacts our gut health, and an unbalanced diet can have numerous adverse effects. This…
Abstract
Environmental Factors can significantly affect our bodies’ health. One example of this is high altitude. There are about 400 million people who inhabit places of higher altitudes (above 1500…
Glaucoma is a prevalent disease that affects three million Americans. It is caused by damage to the optic nerve which often results in vision loss. Many of the symptoms are…
Air pollution is all around us and has become a major global problem. It has been linked to an increase in morbidity and mortality through the negative impact it has…
The brain is composed of many different regions, each corresponding to a specific function. The brain controls many tools such as memory, motor skills, thought, vision, and various processes in…