Obesity Risks and Solutions: Managing Health and Weight

Obesity in America has increased due to environmental chemicals, diet, and sedentary lifestyles. Discover the best walking programs, shoes, and nutritional strategies for managing overweight health risks.

Top Ten Worst Genetic Diseases

Published Jul,18 2017 | By L. A. Cargill

Inherited genetic diseases affect millions worldwide. Family health history is the biggest predictor of genetic disease. Research is ongoing to detect and treat genetic disease. The decision to be tested for genetic disease is often difficult and includes many moral and ethical issues.

Lela A. Cargill, M.T. (ASCP), B.A., is a certified medical laboratory scientist with more than 30 years of experience. Her specialty is transfusion medicine. Her degree at Sam Houston State University includes emphasis in journalism and photography. She writes for Examiner.com, HubPages, and eHow. Also known as Austinstar, she writes articles on art, travel and the health sciences.