Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Causes and Risk Factors The exact cause of TS is unknown, but current research suggests there are abnormalities in certain brain regions (including frontal lobes and cortex), the circuits that interconnect these regions, and the neurotransmitters that are responsible for […]
Parkinson’s Disease is a brain disorder that leads to shaking and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. Causes and Risk Factors Parkinson’s disease most often develops after age 50. PD is one of the most common nervous system disorders to affect the elderly. It can also occur in young adults and is very rare in children. […]
Schizophrenia is an extremely complex mental disorder that makes it difficult for patients to distinguish between real and unreal experiences, think logically, have normal emotional responses, and behave normally in social situations. Causes and Risk Factors Mental health experts are not sure what causes schizophrenia. However, genetic factors seem to play a role. Certain environmental […]
Pertussis, commonly called “whooping cough,” is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can cause uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing makes it hard to breathe, and a deep “whooping” sound is often heard when the patient tries to breathe. Causes and Risk Factors Whooping cough, an upper respiratory infection, is caused by the Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis bacteria. This disease is […]
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases found in children and young adults. Causes and Risk Factors Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by a defective gene that causes the […]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1. With SIDS, an autopsy on the child does not show an explainable cause of death. Causes and Risk Factors The cause of SIDS is unknown, but there are several theories. Many doctors and researchers believe that SIDS is a condition caused by […]
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution empowered women to have their voices heard in the halls of power through the power of voting. This Amendment became law only after decades of work by committed trailblazers who fought for future generations of women to have the right to vote. However, voting was not the end of the […]
Young Money artist, Lil Wayne, has been making the headlines lately! After energetic performance on the MTV Video Music Awards and the recent release of Tha Carter IV, he has, yet again, made a statement with his new video for the hit single, “How to Love.” In the video, Lil Wayne takes the background role while […]
The Chaka Khan Foundation, founded by the legendary singer, Chaka Khan, aims to educate, inspire, and empower children to achieve their full potential. The foundation gives children who are at risk, either from poverty or from health issues like autism, the ability to achieve their dreams and give back to the community. The Chaka Khan Foundation has several programs that […]
In 2007, boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather Jr., founded The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF), a non-profit organization that seeks to empower and promote the social development and advancement of struggling adults and adolescents. The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation’s focus is on community health and wellness, economic growth and development, and youth education. The programs of TFMJF aim to […]
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