Tag: Disorders

I was at the pediatrician's office with my son, waiting for our turn, when a little girl came out with her mom walking by her side. As the receptionist opened the calendar to schedule their next visit, she absentmindedly reached for the lollipop jar when suddenly she stopped and looked up and do...

Neck pain can be a bothersome and persistent issue, affecting a significant portion of the population. For many, it’s a daily struggle, impacting their quality of life and productivity. While there are various known causes of neck pain, one connection that often goes overlooked is the relation...

The prevalence of eating disorders in Asia is approximately 3.5% (2). The prevalence of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is higher in females than males, with males accounting for 10% — 36% of all cases. Early onset during adolescence is common, with female adolescents being of p...

Our skin as an organ is known to be sensitive to negative emotions. The emotions themselves aren’t the problem. It’s the way we shut them out and deny them. Emotions have energy. Shut them out and they come in some other way- sometimes through the skin. They show up as acne, ec...

Iam writing this from Ghana as I learn on the ground about a part of the traumatic history of how millions of Africans were raped, beaten, kidnapped, shipped to the Americas, and sold into slavery in places like the U.S., Colombia, Brazil, and Trinidad. One place I visited in Ghana was Cape Coast...

Imagine a future where genetic disorders are a thing of the past, where personalized medication is tailored to your unique genetic makeup, and where serious diseases are treated at a molecular level, minimizing adverse effects. That future may not be as far-fetched as it sounds, thanks in large part...

While eating disorders have long been thought of as having a sociocultural origin, more and more research have proved this to be wrong. While social and cultural factors surely do play a role, the most interesting factor is by far genetics. For this question, I will be focusing solely on the disorde...

Karyotyping is a type of genetic test performed to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities. Chromosomal abnormalities include trisomies (an extra chromosome, such as in Down syndrome), monosomies (a missing chromosome, such as in Turner syndrome), and the duplication, deletion, or translocation of portio...

In the expansive tapestry of healthcare discussions, where common diseases often take center stage, there exists a realm of profound significance — rare genetic disorders. These conditions, though individually scarce, weave a collective narrative that profoundly impacts the lives of numerous i...

Are addiction and mental health disorders two sides of the same coin, or are they distinct entities altogether? It’s a question that has perplexed experts and individuals alike for years. At the heart of this debate lies the intricate interplay between addiction and mental health, where one ca...

I was at the pediatrician's office with my son, waiting for our turn, when a little girl came out with her mom walking by her side. As the receptionist opened the calendar to schedule their next visit, she absentmindedly reached for the lollipop jar when suddenly she stopped and looked up and do...

I recently saw “Your Fat Friend”, a documentary about Aubrey Gordon made by Jeanie Finlay. I’m a big fan of Aubrey’s work, her books, blogs and podcast — Maintenance Phase, and she’s been a huge influence on me both personally and professionally. I am a ...