Research Paper
Health and Wellness in the 21st Century
Name ___________________________________________ Date _______________________ Class ___
Explanation/description/history
Individual Interest in topic – Why this topic? Does it affect student, family member or friend directly or
does it provide possible career or volunteer interest?
Diagnosis/treatment
Trends
Future predictions based on research
Effects:
Psychological/Intellectual/Emotional/Physical/Political/Social effects on individuals, families, & society.
Possible Topics:
Alcoholism
Addiction
STDs
Alzheimer’s
Marijuana
Asthma
Allergies
Heart Disease
Lung Disease
Arthritis
AIDS
Morning After Pill
Epilepsy
Health Insurance
Nutrition
Exercise
Surrogacy
Cosmetic Surgery
Sleep disorders
Diabetes
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Vegans
Running
Steroid Use
Body Building
Sickle Cell Anemia
Famine/World Hunger
Genetic Engineering
Chromosomal Abnormality
Birth Control
Cancer (specific)
Strokes
Bells Palsy
Artificial Limbs
Military Injuries
Organ Transplants
Smoking
Glaucoma
Binge Drinking
Euthanasia
Smallpox
Hereditary diseases
Genetic disorders
Malaria
Childhood diseases
Leukemia
Autism
Downs’ Syndrome
Medical Ethics
Spinal Injuries
Concussions
Traumatic Head Injury
Coma
Fad Diets
Eating disorders
Lyme’s disease
Bipolar Depression
Depression
Multiple Personality
Dissociative Disorders
Long-term care
Infertility drugs
Preemie babies
Prenatal care
Distracted driving
Sedentary lifestyle
Birth defects
Huntingdon’s disease
Homeopathy
Influenza strains
Prolonging life
Obesity
Childhood obesity
Alternative therapies
Teen mental health
Aging America
Tanning beds
Poverty on health
Stem Cell Research
Under/Uninsured
Organic lifestyles
Autoimmune diseases
Bacterial infections
ARRA
Anthrax
Food allergies
Hepatitis
Natural disasters and health
Lupus
West Nile Virus
Virus (specific)
Vaccines
Tuberculosis
Shingles
SARS
Nuclear Medicine
Parasitic Infections
FAS
Healthy Diets
Unhealthy Lifestyles