Norovirus: Some interesting things we're learning about the 'Perfect Pathogen'
My guest today writes that norovirus is known as the perfect pathogen and we'll find out why. In addition, she writes that your blood type could be a factor in your susceptibility for the disease. Joi...
19 Apr 202414min
Pertussis in the Philippines
Pertussis, or whooping cough cases have been on the rise in many places of the world this year, and the Philippines is one of those countries. During the first three months of the year, Philippines he...
12 Apr 202414min
Melioidosis vaccine shows promise in mouse study
A vaccine against the bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei, that causes melioidosis was tested in a mouse study and found to be highly protective against the disease, according to UCLA researchers. Wh...
28 Mar 202416min
Ringworm and drug resistance
It's not a worm, it's a fungus among us. Today's topic is ringworm. Joining me today is Regents Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science at Texas State University and author of an article published in...
21 Mar 202418min
Norovirus: What is it and how can you protect yourself?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that norovirus infections are sweeping the United States. While all regions have seen an uptick, the Northeast region is being hit particul...
14 Mar 202412min
Glaucoma with Laura Sperazza, OD
Glaucoma affects over 3 million people in the United States and is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it robs people of vision slowly and without early symptoms. January is Glaucoma Awar...
5 Mar 20248min
Alaskapox: What do we know about this virus?
A few weeks ago, Alaska health officials reported the first fatality due to an Alaskapox infection, the first such known case. On today's show, we'll dive into the ABC's of Alaskapox with Bradley Perk...
1 Mar 202423min
Measles and Immune Amnesia with Ashley Hagen, M.S.
In 2024 to date, dozens of measles cases have already been reported from multiple states herein the US, according to the CDC. And cases are increasing worldwide as the World Health Organization announ...
1 Mar 202413min
