Names like Jonas Salk, Louis Pasteur, and Edward Jenner may ring some bells when you think about the history of vaccines. Each of these scientists created a life-altering vaccine that shaped the world we live in today. One scientist that is not as well is Waldemar Haffkine, the scientist who developed both the cholera and plague vaccines.
Easily one of the most dangerous mosquitoes on earth, Aedes aegypti is infamous for wreaking havoc on humanity. It’s a known carrier of yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. But scientists are discovering that the way to protect the world from these disease-carrying insects is to fight fire with fire. Or, in this instance, a mosquito with a mosquito.
During the mid-1300s, the bubonic plague was a deadly and devastating epidemic that affected Europe and Asia. The plague arrived in Europe and Asia from 12 ships that had docked at a port in Sicilian, according to History.
Rogue waves recently dominated the news cycle in December 2022 after one slammed into a cruise ship off the coast of Argentina. The force of nature broke through windows on the ship, killing one woman and harming another four people.
The world no longer lives in fear of smallpox infections. The disease has taken around 300 million human lives throughout its reign of terror. But on May 8th, 1980, humanity breathed a collective sigh of relief: scientists announced that smallpox had been eradicated.
In November 2020, scientists discovered the Omicron variant of coronavirus, it has since been detected in 23 countries. The discovery of Omicron alarmed the world, provoked international border closures, and tighter travel restrictions.
HPV, also known as the human papillomavirus, is a common infection spread through skin-to-skin contact. There is currently no cure for HPV. Vaccination is the best form of protection against the virus.
Initially, numerous people were afraid to hear the term AIDS. There was so much mystery and vast misinformation circulating that made it difficult to understand what was happening. But, the world has reached a point where more information about AIDS is accessible, and people understand it more.
A cruise is meant to be a very relaxing experience for you and anyone else traveling with you. With the beautiful ocean water surrounding you, and that sweet and salty sea breeze, it can be an exciting and wonderful experience. Even though you are on vacation, you can still maintain healthy habits while you voyaging between beautiful locations. Here is how to stay healthy on a cruise ship.
Typhus is a group of bacterial diseases caused by rickettsia bacteria infection. It is zoonotic, meaning that the illness passes from infected animals to humans. Fleas, mites, and lice are some examples of typical carriers.
