Imagine traveling back in time to witness Japan's long battle against smallpox. Artwork and woodblock prints tell this tale, capturing the emotions and methods used to fight the disease. Let's start with smallpox's arrival in Japan and the traditional treatments that were tried. These methods might
In 2013, health workers in Ethiopia's Tigray region started a big task: they wanted to see how well their treatments for trachoma were working. Trachoma is an eye disease that can lead to blindness if not treated. They did this by checking lots of people in 31 different areas, or "woredas", for sign
Let's chat about histamine and heart muscle. You see, there's a debate going on about whether histamine is a friend or foe when it comes to how strong your heart pumps. Some say it strengthens the squeeze, others say it weakens it, and a few believe it doesn't do much at all. So, scientists decided
In the midst of the NFL season, a rather uneventful game took place on Thursday Night Football between the Seahawks and the Bears. The final score? A measly 6-3, marking the lowest-scoring game of the season. This game surpassed the previous low score record of Jaguars 10, Titans 6 set in Week 14. W
Imagine this: it's Christmas evening, and you're at one of the busiest airports in the U. S. , Sky Harbor in Phoenix. Suddenly, chaos breaks out. A group of people, who all knew each other, gets into a physical fight. Things escalate quickly, and one of them pulls out a gun. Two people are shot, inc
Italy has hit a snag in its international relations with Iran. An Italian journalist, Cecilia Sala, who works for Il Foglio, was arrested in Iran on December 19, marking the first time a foreign journalist has been detained since the harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. This is no small matt
Elsa Pataky recently shared a heartwarming photo of her family celebrating Christmas. The image, posted on Instagram, showed Chris Hemsworth and their three kids all wearing matching pajamas. The couple, along with their twin sons Tristan and Sasha, 10, and daughter India, 12, were gathered around t
Bronchopleural Fistula (BPF) is a serious issue after lung surgery, often leading to life-threatening complications. Traditional methods haven't significantly lowered the death rate. Recently, less invasive bronchoscopic tools have been introduced, offering safer options. These tools include sealant
Antibiotics have long been heroes in the medical world, battling bacterial infections with ease. But lately, bacteria have started fighting back, leading to a global health concern called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This means some antibiotics don't work as well as they used to, making it crucia
Public health bodies around the world, like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offer guidelines to keep us active. But hold on – are they telling us the same thing? Not quite. For starters, they use different names for what we know as 'aero
