Victoria Mattei MS, LPCA, LCAS-A

Now more than ever, citizens across the nation and the world have begun to ponder the potential benefits of marijuana.  As the drug has been classified as a schedule 1 within the United States, research surrounding any potential benefits had been slowed.  With a growing interest in the proposed...

Pleurisy can be caused by a number of things. The causes of pleurisy are described below.InfectionsInfections are most common cause of pleurisy. The most common infection to result in pleurisy is a viral infection. However, any type of organism has the ability and potential to reach the pleural...

There is no single superfood that can prevent disease or cancer, but research indicates that diet has a critical role to play in the overall health of a person for both the short and long term.The food that a person eats determines what resources are available to the body when fighting off...

Nephrotic Syndrome in ChildrenNephrotic syndrome in children is not a disease, but rather a group of symptoms that usually indicate kidney damage (particularly glomeruli damage) and proteinuria (high levels of protein in the urine). When there is kidney damage, a protein called albumin, which is...

Children who have learning disabilities or other conditions on the autism spectrum often find themselves placed in special education. The idea behind special education is a positive one. It allows teachers to give more attention and care to students that need it the most. It also allows teachers to...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by streptococcal bacteria of Group A. it is a non-invasive infection, meaning it’s not very severe, but should not be ignored because it may lead to further complications. Strep throat is easily recognized from its symptoms. ...