What is plague? How many people died from the Black Death and the other plague pandemics?

There are so many types of mushrooms. Some can be used for food while others can be used for medicine. In these three videos we cover edible, medicinal and poisonous mushrooms.

Chantelle Broughton recently gave birth to non-identical twins at Nottingham City Hospital in April.

The placebo effect is an unexplained phenomenon wherein drugs, treatments, and therapies that aren’t supposed to have an effect — and are often fake — miraculously make people feel better. What’s going on?

There is a worldwide plasma shortage because of the pandemic, and we desperately need donations. Most people seem to be familiar with the concept of donating blood, but lots of folks haven’t even heard of plasma donations, so I wanted to give you a solid...

Have you ever wondered what happens to a painkiller, like ibuprofen, after you swallow it? Medicine that slides down your throat can help treat a headache, a sore back, or a throbbing sprained ankle. But how does it get where it needs to go in the first p...

Osmosis Jones is an animated movie from 2001 starring Chris Rock as the titular white blood cell responsible for capturing viruses inside of Bill Murray's body. Doctor Mike opens it back up and checks its accuracy. The jokes are so funny, but some of the...

Cloves are full of antioxidants. These compounds help your body to fight free radicals, which damage your cells and can lead to disease. By removing free radicals from your system, the antioxidants found in cloves can help reduce your risk of developing h...

Plantains are a carb-rich food and a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain antioxidants that fight free radicals. With good levels of vitamin C, they can also support immune function. Likewise, their vitamin B6 content may reduce...

Passion fruit is full of this antioxidant. Your body uses it to make blood vessels, cartilage, muscles, and collagen, which keeps skin looking young. It also helps your body heal, lowers inflammation, and protects your cells from damage.

Make homemade cough syrup, clear your lungs and stop coughing. Be grateful of grandma’s recipe! Here are 6 evidence-based health benefits of lemons: Support Heart Health, Help Control Weight, Prevent Kidney Stones, Protect Against Anemia, Reduce Cancer R...

Learn about the 10 Essential Medicinal Herbs to Grow for Making Home Remedies.

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum, often referred to as the CDC Museum, is museum about the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention located in Atlanta, Georgia. The museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.