Hemophilia patients lack an important element in the complex process of blood clotting. As a result, blood from wounds does not clot or clots only very slowly. Even minor injuries can become a health hazard to the patient. Wang Xia Li from Beijing talks about how she and her sick son deal with the d
This video excerpt from NOVA examines a genetic screening technique called preimplantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD. PGD enables researchers to identify mutations in an embryo’s DNA that can lead to birth defects and more than 300 diseases, including Huntington’s, cystic fibrosis, and some cancers.
Just over forty years ago, autism was first recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-III. Since then, awareness of autism has become widespread among the public and thankfully most of this has been respectful and positive. Unfortunately, there have also been unscientific myths about autism that
Just over forty years ago, autism was first recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-III. Since then, awareness of autism has become widespread among the public and thankfully most of this has been respectful and positive. Unfortunately, there have also been unscientific myths about autism that
Undiagnosed ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can cause a range of challenges in daily life, from difficulty with focus and organization to impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, these challenges can lead to negative experiences and trauma. In th
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD, for short) is a condition that affects your focus. It can make focusing on everyday tasks and routines challenging. For years, people with ADHD were labeled as lazy, procrastinators, flaky, or irresponsible. These labels only produced shame and prev
Unlike a broken leg, your mental health – or lack thereof – has very complex origins. Schizophrenia, for example, often runs in families and could be mainly genetic. Anxiety disorders can be the result of genetic traits, prenatal stress, childhood trauma, and random events. Become a "Change Maker"
If you're looking for a deep dive into the correlation between adult ADHD and childhood trauma, then this video could be for you. In this video, we talk about adverse childhood experiences and the brain. We also discuss the potential ways in which childhood trauma may contribute to the manifestatio
Nearly two-thirds of individuals with bipolar disorder have been misdiagnosed at some point in their lives, and they visit nearly four physicians on average before receiving a definitive bipolar diagnosis. Perhaps the most troubling feature is the length of time it takes for a person to receive a bi
Have you ever heard of body dysmorphia or body dysmorphic disorder? It’s a topic not often talked about and misunderstood by many. So to bring more awareness to this subject, today’s video will be talking about body dysmorphic disorder, what it is and how it affects people. DISCLAIMER: We would li
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) are two disorders that have many striking similarities, however are both quite different. People with either disorder can be misdiagnosed which can be problematic given that the two are treated very differently.
Tourette Syndrome is often misunderstood. Mayim Bialik from The Big Bang Theory joins us to discuss! Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeNoggin Follow Life Noggin! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeNoggin/?ref=br_rs Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifenoggin/ Twitter: http
