Coronaviruses are round and surrounded by a halo of spiky proteins, giving them a resemblance to the sun, and thus given the name “corona.” These viruses spread through the air and are responsible for 10-30% of our common colds. There are so many genetically different coronaviruses, and that’s why you can get sick over and […]
You just stepped off a plane from a restful trip overseas–one you spent exploring new cities, cultures, and wildlife. Too bad, it’s time to head back to work and real life after this much-needed time away. It’s been a little over a week, and you’ve developed a nasty cold with a high fever. Since you […]
Since Halloween is coming up, I think you need a good scare. Here’s what the measles looks like. Measles is six times more contagious than influenza. If you value facts, here are some directly from the World Health Organization: Even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available, in 2017, there were 110 000 measles […]
Did you know… Measles cases in the US are the highest they’ve been since 2016, with successive increases every year. There are 200+ cases of measles in the US per year. (2019) The measles still is a leading cause of childhood deaths in children under five worldwide, killing around 400 kids a day. There are […]