Zika Virus: A WHO Emergency
On February 1st, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) general [...]
Pertussis: the 100 Day Cough
The arrival of colder season (in areas where applicable) is [...]
In Defense of Germs: Your Skin
Bacteria still rouse an “ick” factor among many people. Each [...]
Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia is a fluid collection in the spinal cord and [...]
Stomach Ulcers and Corkscrew Bug
November is Stomach/Gastric Cancer Awareness month. The stomach is responsible [...]
Diving into Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is one of the more widely known diseases, thanks [...]
Legionnaire’s Disease – What You Should Know
Outbreaks of Legionnaire’s disease have surged in New York, Illinois, [...]
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis (Osteo: Bone, porosis: porous) is reduction in bone strength [...]
Thrombosis – What You Need To Know
When a blood vessel is injured, the body uses platelets [...]
Cholesterol and Health
Cholesterol like oil is insoluble in blood therefore it needs [...]