A biography of physician and surgeon Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931) and his impact on society. Williams performed the first open-heart surgery, opened the first interracial hospital, and improved Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, DC.

Explains decubitus ulcers and their different stages, as well as their prevention and treatment. Keyword: elderly, nursing homes

This essay is an overview of how the CAT Scan works and what it is used for. The essay also gives a brief history of the development of the CAT scan.

Essay consists of a discussion of the development of medicine throughout history.

The types and causes of diabetes, complications and treatments available.

Essay provides a discussion on diabetes and mental health.

An essay about the silent killer known as diabetes.

An outline of the dangers and uses/abuses of diet pills.

There are many types of diets, but not all of them are healthy. Diets serve one of two purposes: to eat healthy, such as an athlete training for competition; and to lose weight. Some people go on diets to lose weight when they are not obese at all; this can lead to loss not only of weight, but also of important strength and body tissues.

Better nutrition and more exercise are needed to keep down childhood obesity. The problem can sometimes be connected to school lunch programs. Some states have enacted laws that call for stricter nutritional guidelines for school lunches and vending machines.

Summarizes the novel The Hot Zone, by Richard Preston. Discusses the discovery of new strains of the ebola virus. Points out incorrect procedures detailed in the novel.

Describes various types of diseases and possible defense agains them. Describes best health practices to prevent disease.

This essay discusses the diseases Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.

This essay is about how the media can affect a womens appearance and play a major part on her weight and look.

A satire based on the problems and needs of organ donation.

This is an essay about dreams and sleeping.

Examines the dangers of drug abuse and dependency. Discusses the psychological and physical effects of drugs.

Analyzes what causes children and teens to start abusing drugs, and attempts to find possible solutions.

The 1950's through 1980's was when drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack and acid became popular. The government tried to stop cocaine and marijuana in the early 1900's but was not able to prevent the steady rise of distribution through the 20th century. Even though LSD was created by the government itself, it came at a crucial time on the war against drugs during the 1960's and spilled into the public, only becoming more frequently used.

Provides a research paper on dysthymia (depression) with 2 case studies.