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This video was on Invitro Fertilization, and the costs and risks it can have on a pregnancy. The women who went through IVF ended up having more than one children, and one of them even ended up with 6 babies. I think women that do this are obsessed with having a child and their emotions and drive for a child take over their better judgement. Insurance companies do not cover these medical procedures so going through with the IVF process puts a financial strain on the family before the child is even born. Like one of the women in the video who had to go through all her savings and max out her credit cards, to in the end pay almost a million dollars for her twins. With IVF multiple embryos can be places inside the woman. This means there is a greater chance for multiple babies, and after they are born the family is in an even deeper financial hole. I don't think IVF is a good idea for anyone because of the greater risks it involves for the mother and the baby. The mother needs frequent doctor visits and almost daily injections or nasal spray. The babies side effects include heart valve defects, cleft lip, digestive abnormalities, rare genetic disorders and palate. Knowing all these side affects and risks I think Invitro Fertilization can be a very dangerous procedure and mothers that want children should try alternate options.

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This video was on christians & gay suicide. I agree with Ann Althouse on the right side of the screen for multiple reasons. Emily Bazelon on the left side of the screen said that christians believe that being gay is a sickness, and they do not have the rights to get married. I believe that god does not judge anyone that we are just judging eachother. I think people should have the right to love who ever they want. If they are causing nobody around them harm I dont understand why society is so harshly judgmental towards them. I like whem Ann Althouse says that we should break down the situation, instead of morphing the right to be gay with chrisitan beliefs, people should just look at the people being penalized for who they love. They are not sick they are everyday people with goals and wants just like people who are straight. I think everyone should have the right to love and marry whoever makes them happy, and shouldn't have to be scared of being judged or mocked.

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This video was on a family in Colombia suffering from Alzheimers as early as their 40's. Alzheimers is such a terrible disease that really affects the family and everyone around the person more then the person themselves. Its sad how a person can go on living a normal life and can all of a sudden suffer from Alzheimers. It is like reversing the process of life they go back to the mental state of a newborn until the time they all together lose their mind. The symptoms might start slowly but as it progresses the soul of that person beings to fade and its like looking at a blank slate. The mind is made up of memories that what keeps us alive and makes us who we are and when that fades the person is gone its just a body. I think this could be one of the worst diseases because you have to watch someone you love and went through life with suddenly not recongize you and then eventually all together they dissapear mentally. I hope because of this family scientists are able to unlock new ideas that were overlooked before, and one day soon find a cure.

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AIDS is a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles. Medication for this disease can only stall life but there is no cure. In Aftrica AIDS is becoming more popular. Your system goes into failure and its only a matter of time until you die. Hospitals in Africa are more poor then hospitals in America so they cannot afford to save lives of those with AIDS. Uganda was hit hardest with this disease. They divided the disease into 4 decades, first death, second drugs were discovered but only available in rich countries, third was hope, donors stepped in and drugs were available. The fourth will be defined by today. For every 1,000 people put on drugs, 2,500 are getting infected. Drugs in Africa are running out and people are dying sooner and in higher numbers. About 33 million are infected with HIV, but only about 4 million are on treatment. Treating everyone as early possible may lower the infection rate.

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This video was about a cure for alzheimers from a liberal and conservative point of view. I thought it was very interesting to hear James Pinkerton say that for every penny we spend on alzheimers research we use $3.50 on alzheimers treatment. Alzheimers needs to be cured not treated because living with alzheimers can be torturous. There needs to be more money given to research this disease. Obamas health care budget is not enough, with our countries budget about 50 new drugs a year can be approved by the FDA. But most of these drugs can be for pointless self improvements. We needs to set more money aside to find a cure for alzheimers because it is a growing problem and is it a terrible way for people to have to live.

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This video was about new technology that is used in dental radiology, it is called a CT scanner that produces 3d images of the teeth and jaw. This machine shortens office visits and also benefits the patient because they can reduce the time they have to wear braces. This issue may seem like a great improvement except that the radiation may be affecting the patients. Radiation is dangerous to the body because it passes through vital organs. Many patients especially the younger ones, are unaware of the side affects of radiation exposure, they trust their doctors with their health. I think this new technology is not worth the price the patient will pay in the future. People should at least be educated on the side affects and then given the option of continuing this device. I think the manufactures are hiding something since they will not talk about the amount of radiation the patient is being exposed to. I refuse to be exposed to radiation that is not completely necessary, this machine will benefit dentists more then anything because they can fit in more patients to make more money.

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I thought this video was very inspiring. It was amazing to hear this womans story, and how a brain tumor affected her optic nerve and she lost her vision. We often take things for granted, even things such as sight. She may of lost her sight, but she didnt lose her vision in becoming a teacher. I think it would be nearly impossible for me to adapt to this life without sight, and then on top of that learn to read brail. I thought this woman was amazing, because not only did she do both of those things, but she also is still persuing her dream in learning another language and then teaching it. I think its important to realize how blessed we are to be born without a serious medical condition that many people do have to struggle with on a daily basis.

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This video was about a new treatment for breast cancer, where radiation would only be a 5 day treatment instead of 6 weeks. People that have tried it in Michigan were very enthusiastic about it because they didnt want the cancer to take over their life. Anyone who is diagnosed with cancer doesnt want to feel like they are dying and feel like they have to change their life. This radiation is less duration of time as well as less exposure to the radiation. This radiation is new so patients get the option whether or not they would like to try it. It is a gamble because it is an experiemtal treatment, with incomplete research. Women who feel they want to continue with their daily life usually opt for this treatment. I hope that when the research is more complete that the results do come back positive because I think it could be a huge break through in the medical field.

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Dimentia is an especially dangerous disease in south korea. In only 15 years over 20% of their population will be over 65. A south korean tradition is that the children take care of the elderly. The issue is that dimentia needs alot of care and attention that becomes a burden for the children. I think that the best thing was for the government to step in and make facilitys for these people with dementia so they can get appropriate care. Since there is no cure we just have to learn to help care for these patients. This disease is hereditary so the children of these patients affected by it are more likely to pass it on to their children. Its a scary thought for these children to think about because dementia can start as young as 30 years old. Its not a way of life, they should not have to live like that, but I guess the only thing keeping their spirit alive is the love from their family.

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Obesity it a growing issue in America. It isn't until its become a national issue that people are starting to change their eating habbits. Kids suffering from obesity is dangerous because they eat what their parents give them, and what they get at school. I think the best change that we've had in schools is that they are serving healthier meals to children and eliminated the fatty foods. I dont think fast food chains are the reason for people being over weight. Their is always going to be temptation but for people who take the easy way out its better to blame everyone else then yourself. If people were more aware of how dangerous it is to be overweight I think they would make more of an effort for a lifestyle change. Not only is their risk for a heart attack increased but also they are at a greater risk for diabetes. Maintaining a healthy weight especially children is very important, parents should encourage them to be active and give them healthier meal choices.

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This was a really interesting video. In my opinion the way a child is brought up reflects how the child is going to act. Physciatrists hesitate to prescribe medication to anyone before they try and find an underlying cause. This hesitation should dramatically increase for a toddler. I dont think children need to be on medication at such a young age, their are alternatives the parents can take in getting them help without taking the easy way out. I dont think physicians should be able to prescribe behavioral drugs to anyone because without the proper knowledge of what is the best drug for that child, they might end up on five different pills like that little boy which is unhealthy and unethical. Those pills change their overall development and character traits that like the mother said, the kid becomes just a shell.

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Childhood obesity in America is rising. It is higher then every before and children may not ever get the chance to live past the age of their parents. Obesity is the main cause for many serious illness's. I think this school is a great example to show that kids need to eat a well balanced diet in and out of school. Before health codes many schools served fried and fatty foods, which ultimately can lead to obesity in children. I think it's important for schools to serve well balanced foods to children and not give them the option because in most cases children will tend to eat more fatty packed food rather then protein filled. I think this diet plan should be put in action at all schools immediately so that we can change the obesity rate for future generations.

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I think its very interesting to learn that 1 in 12,000 will live into and beyong our 90's without a case of dementia. So many elderly reach their 80's and start to develop some sort of dementia. Alzheimers is also a big issue among people so to learn that their is hope to keep your mind in tact is good news. Its also interesting to hear that just like your body, you have to excercise your mind to keep it in tact. People who read alot, play games that use your mind, and have more social ingagements are more mental alert then people who do not. I think it is important for people to keep their mind active and challenge their brain so that they can increase their capacity to think. Once you are over 90 every year your risk increases for dementia. It is a scary thing to lose your mind and memory so we need to try and preserve it the best we can.

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Although schools and teachers have made a big effort in trying to fight childhood obesity, the problem cannot go away unless the children are educated on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Outside of school they are still able to get the bad foods that are made easily availdable to them. I think its important for more teachers to do what this gym teacher did, and thats make children aware of how to make the right decisions when it comes to food. More volunteer groups should be created in order to get the information available and out there to children. In order for children to live longer then they are expected to there needs to be a change. It used to be 1 in every 15 children were obese but now it is 1 in every 5. This is a serious increase and can be very dangerous to a childs well-being.

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In my opinion I dont think one should know if they are eventually going to develop huntingtons, or any serious illness, sometimes ignorance is bliss. Huntingtons is a disease that ultimately eats away at your brain to the point where you no longer are in control. Huntingtons is a scary illness because it means eventually you will lose control of your body and more importantly your mind. If I was put in that situation I would not get tested because I would want to live my life everyday just like anyone else would. Nobody knows when they are going to die or what is going to happen tomorrow, why should someone with huntingtons have to live knowing that one day they will develop a chronic illness. This disease is not preventable one you have the DNA for it and there is no treatment so there is no need to waste your time worrying.

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This video was about the baby boomers generation and their attitude towards excercising. My mom and grandparents always say how different their generation was from todays. They would walk everywhere and were always involved in an active community. Children were never inside playing video games, but outside playing with other children. This is why parents have a longer life expectancy then their own children. Todays children sit inside in front of the television for hours. If americans continued the lifestyle of past generations we would be a healthier nation. Im lucky to have grown up where I was always able to be outside with neighbors and walk to places in stead of driving and sitting inside. This is why the baby boomers are more likely to go be excercising because in their day all that walking and movement was just apart of their daily activity and not a chore.