Scientists studying tuberculosis (TB), the the world’s deadliest disease, have unveiled alarming findings suggesting that it might be far easier to transmit than we thought. Contrary to earlier belief, a significant portion of individuals infected with TB showed no persistent cough, which in itself challenges conventional diagnostic understandings. This knowledge shows the urgency for a...
Have you ever had surgery before? If so, then you’ve likely been put under general anesthesia. Most of us will already know what this is: It’s something that doctors administer to their patients ahead of surgery to make them unconscious and pain-free throughout the procedure. Have you ever stopped to think about what actually happens...
If you’re a woman reading this, you’re probably aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer; however, most women have far less knowledge about cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide.(9) Currently, the number of new cases of cervical cases each year is around 500, 000 and it kills 260,000 women...
“You are what you eat, and you are what you eat eats.” This is a quote from Michael Pollan in his book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. In the case of poultry in Europe and North America, nothing could be more poignant. What are those white stripes on chicken breasts? There is a massive demand...
In just a matter of hours, a little girl’s life changed forever, but she’s determined not to let it stop her from achieving her dreams. When Brogan Partridge was seven years old, she contracted a deadly meningitis infection which led to the loss of both her legs [1]. She’d joined her parents on their honeymoon...
Annie Zwijnenberg died in her sleep at 81 years old, surrounded by her beloved family members and a medical team that had cared for her for some time. But she didn’t die of natural causes. Her doctor administered a lethal injection, several hours after she ingested a deadly glassful of sedative….And that’s exactly how Annie...
When you are admitted to the hospital, you expect to be safe, to be taken care of, and to heal from whatever put you there in the first place. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of their staff, hospitals can often be breeding grounds for germs, viruses, and harmful bacteria that leave many immuno-suppressed patients vulnerable...
Scientists are constantly on the hunt for ways to prolong the human lifespan. As a society, we are fascinated with individuals who live well into their nineties and older. We want to know what makes them special. What are their habits for longevity? Scientists have made impressive progress toward extending life expectancy. They’ve lowered infant...
As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of a nearly three-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are warning of a new threat on the horizon: Disease X. This hypothetical disease is not yet known to exist, but experts believe it is only a matter of time before it emerges and causes the next global pandemic....
Denmark is the largest producer of mink fur in the world. The country has fifteen to seventeen million animals on more than one thousand farms. Experts estimate that the 2020 population is worth more than four hundred million dollars US [1]. A coronavirus mink mutation, however, may destroy the industry. On November 4, 2020, the...
