Autism Risk Factors

What is Autism? Autism was first defined in 1943 by Leo Kanner as the inability to create normal, determined, emotional contact with others. Other definitions surround this primacy of lack of social reciprocity. Over the years, there has been major improvements in the...

What is Brain Awareness Week?

Every year millions of people are negatively affected by invasive brain diseases. In 1993, concerned individuals came together and formed an alliance to bring awareness and champion brain research in their global communities. March 12th serves as a launching point for...

What is Bordetella Pertussis?

Pertussis is a respiratory illness that is caused by the bacteria that is called Bordetella pertussis. The symptoms begin very similar to the common cold but over time they worsen and develop into a nasty cough that includes a very large ‘whoop’ or honk. This cough is...

What to Know About National Nutrition Month

It is National Nutrition Month and the purpose of this month is to bring awareness to a healthy lifestyle so people can make better food choices each meal. For someone like a nutritionist, it might be common knowledge how to make wise choices for breakfast, lunch and...