Introduction to Dementia Dementia is a broad term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that cause a decline in cognitive function. This decline is often significant enough to disrupt daily living and goes beyond the normal aging process. It is characterized by deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability ...

The Current State of Melanoma Diagnosis Recent studies and reports have raised concerns regarding the overdiagnosis of melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer known for its rapid progression and potential to be life-threatening. Medical professionals and researchers are increasingly alerting the public and healthcare community about these alarming trends. Overdiagnosis refers to the identification ...

The Growing Popularity of Home Births in the U.S. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of home births in the United States, with a significant uptick among Black women. This trend involves expecting mothers choosing to give birth at home under the supervision of healthcare professionals such as midwives ...

Defining Colonialism Colonialism is a practice or policy of control by one power over a dependent area or people. It usually involves the settlement of citizens from a colonizing state into a conquered region and the economic and political exploitation of the native populations. The term is often linked with the age of discovery and ...