Melissa Reese

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• Don't Call Them Just Survivors; They Are "Overcomers"

  It’s common to throw the word "survivor" thrown around when referring to people who have battled illnesses and diseases. However, a group in San Antonio prefers to refer to themselves as Overcomers.Genny's storyWhen Genny Small was diagnosed with breast cancer, she could not believe it. She...

• What Does GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) Mean?

  GMOs are organisms that have altered genetic material instead of being naturally produced by mating or natural recombination. They can be animals, plants, or microorganisms. Genetically modified organisms are not new to the market. It has been around for a while and its use is widespread. Most...

• Studies Find that Avoiding Cow's Milk-Based Formula Does Not Reduce Celiac Risk

  Food allergies are considered normal in modern society especially among children and infants, yet there are instances in which an individual can have a serious issue with consuming certain food products. These reactions are not always considered allergic reactions, and they can leave an individual...

• What Can Make Me Think that My Baby Has Mumps?

  How Can My Baby Catch Mumps?The causing agent of mumps is the virus of mumps (paramyxovirus). Mumps is a disease which falls under the so-called group of childrens' disease. However, adults can also contract mumps. The difference between this disease in kids and grown-ups is the severity of the...

• Sniff Tests May Provide Early Testing for Alzheimer’s

  Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease which can start a decade before symptoms allow for an easy diagnosis. While genetic factors and other risks can be examined to determine whether or not an individual is at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s, so far there is no good way to...

• He Found A Lump in His Breast. But That Didn’t Stop Him.

  62-year-old Eric Passmore from Franklin, Indiana is a father, grandfather, and retired machinist.  He is also a breast cancer survivor. ...