Rare CTX disorder can be devastating

For many patients, the damage is already irreversible before they notice significant symptoms.  The name of this disorder is a mouthful, but most refer to it simply as CTX:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5679108/an_overview_of_cerebrotendinous_xanthomatosis.html?cat=5

Public schools switching to online textbooks

Should your kids' middle or high schools abandon standard textbooks in favor of online texts?  Here are the pros and cons:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5666382/should_your_public_school_system_switch.html?cat=4

Fun facts about Michigan

If all you can picture when you think "Michigan" is a lot of snow, you're missing many wonderful fun facts and trivia about the Wolverine state:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5670576/michigan_fun_facts_and_trivia.html?cat=37

Death of Virginia nun causes immigration policy frenzy

The recent death of Benedictine Sister Denise Mosier in a car struck by a driver allegedly a repeat DUI offender and illegal immigrant has caused a furor over immigration policy.  Here's a remembrance of the Virginia nun and some thoughts about why her legacy is more important than the immigration brouhaha:

https://publish.associatedcontent.com/cms_queue.shtml

Anhidrosis: ever wished your body couldn't sweat?

Think again.  This disorder is known as anhidrosis.  Under certain circumstances, it can kill:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5618962/what_is_anhidrosis.html?cat=70

What's Russell-Silver syndrome?

Don't feel bad if you've never heard of it.  It's a rare genetic condition:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5612976/a_guide_to_russellsilver_syndrome.html?cat=70

Ever wanted to know more about Rhode Island?

You'll find some fun facts and trivia here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5615350/rhode_island_fun_facts_and_trivia.html?cat=37

Glenn Beck announces diagnosis of macular dystrophy

Most of us had never heard of this disorder until the Fox News personality announced that he had been diagnosed with it and could be blind within a year.  Here's a bit about this condition:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5608794/what_is_macular_dystrophy.html?cat=70

Fun facts and trivia about Iowa

It's a state blessed with a rich agricultural heritage.  However, there are many fun facts and trivia associated with the state of Iowa:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5604180/iowa_fun_facts_and_trivia.html?cat=37

Fun facts and trivia about Louisiana

Some will remember it best for Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill.  However, there's a lot more to Louisiana than these disasters:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5601490/louisiana_fun_facts_and_trivia.html?cat=37

Researchers find potential test for early kidney cancer

Kidney cancer has a very high mortality rate.  For nearly 80 percent of patients, it's discovered during a procedure to locate another medical problem--too late for effective treatment.  However, recent research gives hope that a test to detect early kidney cancer is in the works:

http://www.helium.com/items/1893029-new-test-for-kidney-cancer

What are the complications of lupus?

Although each patient has somewhat different symptoms, lupus has a fairly well-defined set of complications:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5552788/overview_of_the_complications_of_lupus.html?cat=5

Do you know what the various types of lupus are?

The appropriate treatment and the prognosis both depend on the type of lupus you have:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5540620/what_are_the_types_of_lupus.html?cat=70

How to create your own butterfly garden

They're peaceful and beautiful...also not very hard to create.  You can even make them using containers:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5539232/how_to_create_a_butterfly_garden.html?cat=32

The bad things about drinking too much soda

One of the basic questions to ask yourself is this:  What exactly is too much?  Here's the lowdown on the dangers of drinking too many soft drinks:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5533906/the_dangers_of_drinking_too_much_soda.html?cat=5