Disease and Evolution
Viruses and bacteria do not stay the same; they are constantly evolving. The future of humans is inextricably linked to what happens to viruses.
Treating Bacterial Ulcer Disease
Ulcer disease is caused by bacteria called H. pylori, not stress, and can be treated with antibiotics. Research is underway to discover links between
High Profile Bacterial Diseases
Flesh eating bacteria are rare, mysterious, and have been sensationalized in popular culture. In 1993 an E. coli outbreak caused by contaminated and undercooked beef killed four children.
History of Infectious Disease
Only a small percentage of bacteria causes illness, but throughout history diseases like tuberculosis and bubonic plague have killed millions
Allergies & Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are...
Emerging Disease Concerns
Chronic wasting disease is found in western United States and Canada, but does not put humans at risk. Bovine tuberculosis ends in death, and it can
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare neurological disorder in humans. A new form of this disease emerges in England. A correlation occurs
Threat of Emerging Diseases
Emerging diseases are brand new diseases or ones that re-emerge into society. TSEs are a family of diseases that affect the central nervous system
Mad Cow Disease
First discovered in 1986, mad cow disease only affects cattle. It causes serious neurological problems and ends in death. The USDA takes many
Diet and Disease
Billions of dollars are spent on health care related to poor nutrition and diet. Limiting some foods and increasing others increase our chances for a healthy future.