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A situation that is so indescribable that it affects a whole town. The residents of Flint Michigan did not know what was in store for them when it came to the most important thing to life, safe drinking water. What most people take for granted the residents of Flint knows how it feels to be…

I guess you could call me a late bloomer. I started college laterin life around my mid twenties because I never thought it was an option for me, or so I was told. Raised by two lower income alcoholic grandparents, theyimpressed upon me that I would never go to college because that was for “rich…

Mammography is an essential part of women’s health and since its introduction has made significant advancements in its screening processes. Mammography is a technique using x-rays (low energy photons) to diagnose and locate tumors of the breast. It began with screen film mammography and has advanced into the digital age with both digital and 3D…

Less than 6 years ago I began my collegiate journey at East Carolina University and like most recent high school graduates I was undecided on my intended major. I was the first person in my family to attend a four-year university and I was navigating through the experience entirely on my own. I boldly chose…

Implementing a later start time of no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for middle and high school students is crucial for their well-being. The growth and development of teenagers have a significant impact, making it essential for them to get enough rest before the next day at school. This change can enhance their academic performance, improve…

Introduction Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world for women, and second to lung cancer for causes of cancer deaths in women. In 2017 alone, 252,710 new diagnoses of breast cancer are expected from women, and approximately 40,610 are likely to die from this disease. Breast cancer can also affect men, although…

According to the textbook Health for Life, 60% of human deaths are due to cardiovascular disease which is caused by a few risk factors. The following factors include: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, age, gender, race/ethnicity, and family history (CDC.com). The first risk factor I selected was not getting enough…

There are so many different subfields of psychology, all of which offer such great help to patients with a wide spectrum of disorders, disabilities, and different life experiences. The basic definition of psychology is “the study of mental processes and behavior to describe, predict, explain, control, change, and influence us as humans”. Before this paper,…

Did you know that healthcare in america can cost you up to 10,000 dollars? This is why I think healthcare should be free. Did you know in 2013 the average person spent 8,713 dollars on healthcare and 16 percent of u.s people had healthcare. Also if you need a liver transplant you better have 500,000…

According to the School Health Policies and Practices in 2014, a majority of high schools (93%) and middle schools (83%) in the US had starting times before 8:30 a.m. (“School Starts Early”). However, this schedule poses difficulties for teenagers who require later bedtimes. Studies show that students have their best sleep between 11 p.m. and…