Autism, now relabeled as Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a neurodevelopment disorder that is characterized when a child displays decreased or lack of communication and social skills and interaction with others. According to the CDC, this condition affects approximately 1 in 60 overall but diagnosed more in males with a prevalence of 1 in 37. Previously, autism was considered a single…
Obesity is on the rise for all age groups in the United States. BMI greater than 40 is considered morbid obesity meaning life threatening. Identifying and treating this in the younger generation is important as most kids who are obese are less likely to win this battle as an adult. Morbid obesity is a serious health condition that can lead…