Dyslexia

Causes & Prevention

What Causes Dyslexia?

The cause of dyslexia is still a mystery. Many theories have been proposed, from impaired vision, head injuries, and inner-ear disorders, to laziness.

One thing is certain. Dyslexia is not related to intelligence. Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, and Winston Churchill all were believed to be dyslexic.

What Does It Mean When Medical Experts Say "Race" Is A Risk Factor For Certain Diseases?

Editor's Note:

"Race" is sometimes mentioned as a risk factor in the development of certain cancers and a number of other diseases. When you read this in a discussion about an illness, note that the explanation seldom refers to anything biological. Instead, it usually refers to behavior, such as eating habits. The kinds of behavior usually mentioned as risk factors are culturally determined. They are not genetic or biological.

Toxics Legislated Out Of North Carolina Schools

Children are about to gain strong protections from pesticides, mercury, diesel fumes, arsenic-treated wood, mold and mildew at North Carolina’s public schools.

A new bill titled the “School Children’s Health Act” has passed the House and Senate and has been sent to the Governor for his signature. The bill uses common-sense, low-cost, and even cost-savings measures to reduce student and staff exposure to hazardous contaminants in school buildings.