Essays Tagged: "WebMD"
personal interest topic: hypertension
t is severely high. High blood pressure can damage your arteries, heart, eyesight, and kidneys (www.webmd.com).I have chosen hypertension as my personal interest topic because I was recently diagnosed ... pertension)-Overview, RetrievedDecember 14, 2002, from the World Wide Web: http://www.aolsvc.health.webmd.aol.com/encyclopedia/ article/1817.51388?z=1817_0000What is blood pressure? Retrieved December ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays
Living with Bipolar Disorder.
erized by episodes of mania (exaggerated euphoria) alternatingwith periods of depression.(http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1680.50558)I inherited the condition from my father. I am told that at the ... he abnormality occurs in a gene known as humanserotonin (5-HT) transporter gene (hSERT).( http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1680.50547 )It is like being a diabetic.Diabetics need insulin. Without it ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases
Miscarriage
f all fertilized eggs die and are miscarried, usually even before the woman knows she is pregnant" (WebMD, 2001, p. 1). In addition, many miscarriages go unreported when they happen at home, as the mo ... rmined, but there are several reasons that are normally considered when it does happen.According to WebMD (2001), "When pregnancy tissues from miscarriages are tested, results show that genetic abnorm ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology
Pharmecutical Companies: Are they overcharging?
e percent of profit the pharmaceutical companies are really not gaining that much profit (http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/19/103976.htm).Against the Pharmaceutical companies:The pharmaceutical ... dy and taken like it too. We need to stop and get healthy in a more natural way.ReferencesWebMDHealth, (n.d.). Industry profits: Are Pharmaceutical Companies' Profits Too High? The Facts Say ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues
Managing in a Crisis Environment - Do You Have Your Fireman's Gear?
ny circles. Many are also afflicted with the "urgency addiction" and this is discussed in detail on webmd.com (Bobinski, 2004). This paper will identify how urgency impacts the technical industry and ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
A psychological experiential paper about child/adult ADHD.
he current theory holds that roughly 30%- 70% of children diagnosed retain the disorder as adults. (WebMD.Com) Even though the disorder may have not been diagnosed in a person during their childhood, ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders
Trends in Consumption Patterns
AbstractThis paper will discuss America's Food Trends, an article written for WebMD about the home and the changing tastes of America. The tastes and food trends in America have ... ng with what they eat.America's Food TrendsIn am article titled "America's Food trends" written for WebMD in 2003 it was shown that American's are eating out less and eating at home more. "For the fir ... renceDavis, J. L. (2003, August 26). America's Food Trends. Retrieved July 22, 2006, from http://my.webmd.com/content/articles/72/81891.htm
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics
Manic Depresion
Mood changes can be dramatic and rapid buy are more often gradual. It is often a chronic condition (WebMd, 2001). symptoms of depression, and their severity, differ from person to person. Bipolar diso ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
America's Food Consumption Trends
This paper will discuss America's Food Trends, an article written for WebMD about the home and the changing tastes of America. The tastes and food trends in America have ... will be discussed along with what they eat.In an article titled "America's Food Trends" written for WebMD by Jeanie Davis in 2003 it was shown that American's are eating out less and eating at home mo ... ferenceDavis, J. L. (2003, August 26). America's Food Trends. Retrieved May 3, 2007 from http://www.webmd.com/content/article/72/81891.htm.
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness
Untitled
e on four new HIV infections occurs in people younger than 21. (New England Journal of Medicine) D. WebMD CNN.Com web article posted 2/23/00 reports that a female teen, with just one instance of vagin ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality
Omega-3 fatty acids improvements in emotional health.
stion, increased intelligence, and now according to new research from a study discussed in a recent WebMd article omega-3 fatty acids could also possibly lead to improvements in emotional health.The a ... ger scores were more likely to develop hypertension and coronary heart disease.The article found on WebMD, Chronic Anger May Be Tipping Point to Heart Disease in Some Men written by Miranda Hitti, att ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness
Antibiotic Resistance
farm animals.To give some recommendations on how to prevent or reduce the problems are (provided by WebMD) washing your hands properly can reduce the chances of getting infected or spreading infection ... ria can transfer the genetic information in a horizontal fashion by plasmid exchange.References:www.WebMD.com“Antibiotic Resistance” Microsoft Online Encyclopedia http://encarta.msn.com
Subjects: Science Essays > Biology
Abnormal Psychology and Therapy
they can hyperfocus. But routine academic tasks are very difficult for them to stay focused with."(WebMD. Depression can also cause inattention and it has been proven that many people who are depress ... el (2004). Webster's New World College Dictionary (4th ed.). Cleveland,ohio: Wiley Publishing, IncA webMD chat with Dr. Velkoff MD. Retrieved on 8/15/08, fromhttp://www.drakeinstitute.com/National All ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology
Implications of e-Health and e-Health Program Evaluation
ise about the health of yourself or others, the expertise of a doctor or nurse was generally needed.WebMDThe WebMD health website is a website that has been designed to answer the questions about anyt ... escriptions online has proved to be a huge advantage. In the next few paragraphs, the advantages of WebMD services and its impact on the health care industry will be discussed.Researching Medications ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing
Alzheimers, and Neuroimaging
se would be appropriate for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease? Why or why not? Explain.First off WebMD (2008) suggest by starting off with a chest x-ray. This is used to rule out other disorders th ... at a CT scan could show any changes that are unique to Alzheimer's, especially in the later stages. WebMD (2008) In addition, an MRI would be useful for ruling out other diseases, such as a tumor or s ...
Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases
Bipolar disorder
m of bipolar disorder.As the name bipolar disorder implies, it consists of two phases. According to WebMD, this duality describes the two phases or cycles of the disease the manic and depressive cycle ... t driving, hallucinations and or delusions (in cases of bipolar disorder with psychotic features)" (WebMD, 2002). During this phase, a person will commonly start many projects that never will be compl ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders
Disciplining the Disciplinarian
ehavior is acceptable with the goal in mind of having the child follow the rules on his or her own (WebMD, 2012). Determining what type of discipline should be implemented lies mainly in understanding ... nts and Young Toddlers. Pediatrics, 113, 1321-1330. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier Database.WebMD. (2012). Parents, Kids, and Discipline. Retrieved from WebMD.com website: http://www.webmd.com ...
Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters > Child Abuse