Tag: disease
Smallpox: The Only Disease You Can't Catch
Explore the history of smallpox, the deadliest disease of the past, and the myths, legends, and breakthroughs that led to its eventual cure and eradication.
The Most Significant Infectious Disease In Every Century
When looking back through human history, one would be hard-pressed to find an era, civilization, or community that has not been impacted by an infectious disease outbreak. From the bubonic plague to influenza to cholera, epidemics and pandemics the world...
How Florida Orange Growers Are Battling Deadly Citrus Disease
Florida oranges had their worst crop in 70 years. They're facing a deadly disease called citrus greening, spread in the body of the invasive Asian citrus psyllid. Today, nearly every citrus grove in Florida is infected with the disease. If an orange tree...
Vitamin D Reduces Autoimmune Diseases: New Research
Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses a new study about the role of vitamin D in the reduction of autoimmune disease occurance.