Before we knew about germ theory and the microorganisms that caused disease, the illnesses that afflicted millions were mysteries. They acquired...
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Today is International Women's Day, a day celebrating women's achievements and bringing attention to gender parity in the workforce. In different...
Pasteurization. Gram stains. Petri dishes. Bunsen burners. The science world is replete with processes or equipment named for their esteemed...
Less than a century ago, in a world without antibiotics and limited treatments for infections, the leading causes of death were infections -...
As Black History Month begins, we want to take some time to celebrate the countless contributions by African-American physicians, scientists,...
There is really no way to overstate the importance of Girolamo Fracastoro's bold proposal about the roots of infection. His idea that infections were...
Civilization picked up speed after the discovery of agriculture and animal husbandry, allowing for longer lifespans, healthier people, and lots of...
We take for granted the knowledge that infection is caused by microscopic organisms. But the road to this scientific truth has been long and winding,...
We live in a time of tremendous advancements in science and medicine. We can save premature babies, reattach severed limbs (how about heads?), and...
Last week, we began our comparison of how New York City responded to a global pandemic a century apart. This week, we continue the comparison, this...
The history of African-Americans health care is replete with stories of both tragedy and triumph. From the horrific conditions of slavery, through...
We know a lot (or actually most) of our posts about infection and hospitals can be terrifying. But here's some good news: A least you don't live in...