Man’s best friend is a hospital superbug’s worst enemy
Dogs can do amazing things from sniffing out bombs to hunting rabbits. But Angus, a 3-year-old English springer spaniel, is a detection dog like no other. In 2016, Vancouver Coastal […]
Category Archives: Medicine
Troubling the Water
On August 31, 1854, an outbreak of cholera occurred along Broad Street (now Broadwick Street) in London. Over the next three days, 127 people living in the area died; the count […]
Detoxifying the mystery of an underrated organ
We’re a few months into the new year now, so how’s that “New Year, New You” life plan going? More specifically, how about those detoxes or cleanses? You may have […]
The Story of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Warning: There are images within this article that may be disturbing to some. Like many Americans, when I think of the problems associated with living in poverty, the first thing […]
Modern Day Eugenics
Throughout all of my training as a geneticist, I’ve never been taught about the original Eugenics Movement. What is Eugenics and why does it sound so familiar? The definition that […]
My Favorite Allergen
I spent most of my life breathing easy and smelling the roses, then I moved to the state of Georgia. I acquired a feline roommate for the first time and spent lots of time outside inhaling the Georgia pollen.
So… I Got Herpes
Well, maybe I should clarify. I did get infected with a virus, but it’s probably not the one that comes to mind when one hears the term “herpes.” There are […]
Building a better bottle: How researchers are trying to sweeten the deal for bottle-fed babies
It’s safe to say that parents want what’s best for their children. But determining what exactly is best isn’t always black and white. One of the first things a new […]
Future Fixes for a Broken Heart
My heart skips a beat everytime I read about new technologies that could have saved my brother’s life. My brother passed away last year due to complications from congestive heart […]
Disaster Strikes and Disease Follows
When disasters strike we see images of destroyed buildings, injured individuals, and the far-reaching devastation that accompanies the forces of Mother Nature. The media covers the aftermath for a few […]
