According to the organization, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), food allergies occur when “your immune system overreacts to a harmless food protein-an allergen.” FARE explains that food allergies can be mild to severe and potentially life-threatening, leading to the startling statistic of a food allergy sending someone in the United States to the emergency …
Endometriosis is gynecological condition that affects between 3% and 10% of reproductive aged women. UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology states that endometriosis occurs when, “the tissue that makes up the uterine lining (the lining of the womb) is present on other organs inside your body.” While some women may have no symptoms at all, the usual …
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According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is: “a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum…most colorectal cancers start as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. These growths are called polyps.” Colorectal cancer does not always have symptoms right away but some of the signs and symptoms may …
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines bullying as any, “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and those who bully others may have serious, long lasting …
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Diet sodas and drinks with artificial sweeteners were introduced as a healthier alternative to sugar and were meant to combat some of the harmful health effects of sugar such as obesity and diabetes. These drinks have been marketed heavily in the United States and worldwide and have become widely accepted to the point that one …