David is a 15-year-old male who presents for his annual physical exam. When the provider asks if there are any issues or concerns, David’s mother states that he is irritable all the time, has occasional outbursts, and recently began spending more time alone in his room and less time with his friends. She also states […]

There has been much discussion about the safety of vaccinations. In 1998, Dr. Andrew Wakefield wrote a paper linking vaccines to autism. It has since been discovered that much of the data in his study was falsified and the paper has been disproven.   Research the importance of vaccine and herd immunity. Do you think […]

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Research childhood obesity rates in the United States and at least four additional countries. Analyze your results. How does the United States compare to the other countries that you researched? What factors do you think contribute to the differences in obesity rates? What suggestions do […]

There has been much debate in politics and the media about climate change. Research some of the current scientific findings in regards to climate change. Be sure to use credible sources. Apply what you have learned about science and pseudoscience to answer the following: Do scientists support the claim that climate change is caused by […]

Research endosymbiosis. Be sure to use reputable sources. Do you believe that endosymbiosis provides evidence for evolution? Support your answer and list the sources you used for research.

Genetic testing is becoming more prevalent in today’s society. You now have the opportunity to mail your DNA to a company for a personal analysis. What do you think the risks and benefits are of genetic testing? Would you do DNA testing? Or, have you done DNA testing? What did you think about your results?

Weight Loss Program Evaluation Report Choose a popular weight loss diet that you are interested in evaluating.   Research the diet and learn about the philosophy and nutritional requirements. Analyze the nutritional value of the diet and write a review. Your review should include:   A description of each macromolecule   An analysis of the […]

Autoimmune Brochure You work for a healthcare company and have been tasked with creating an informational brochure on an autoimmune condition.   Examples include multiple sclerosis, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Research the condition and apply the content that you learned in the lesson on the immune system. Include:   A description of the causes […]

Public Service Announcement Create a three- to five-minute public service announcement video detailing the effects of a controlled substance of your choice on the nervous and/or endocrine systems. Research the effects of the substance on the body and include specific details on how each component of the nervous/endocrine system is affected. Be sure to address […]

Write a well-researched two- to four-page paper on the effects of aging on the human body. Analyze the effect of aging on cells, explain the phenomenon of apoptosis and its relationship to aging, and provide a detailed explanation of how each of the body systems is affected by the aging process.   Be sure to: […]