Looking for a place to stay while you are planning your next trip can be daunting sometimes. But every now and then, a gem of a booking comes along that you just can’t pass up. If you are a world traveler that is always on the lookout for the next great getaway, these quirky Airbnbs will have you wanting to book a trip this weekend just to hang out in these fun stays.
Why Rabies Causes Hydrophobia
Rabies is a fatal viral disease from the rhabdovirus family. When thinking about rabies, most people think of wild animals, intense drooling, and aggression. In North America rabies is typically found in wild animals such as bats, raccoons and foxes. But, in other areas of the world the most common carrier of rabies is dogs.
Will Typhoid Affect Pregnancy?
Typhoid fever can be a life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Typically, typhoid is spread through sewage contaminated food or water and person-to-person contact. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s estimated that between 11 – 20 million people contract typhoid each year with roughly 128,000 – 161,000 cases resulting in death (WHO https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/typhoid). There are currently two vaccine options as well as antibiotic treatments available to treat typhoid.
Why did We Infect People With Malaria to Treat Illness?
In 500 BC famous philosopher Parmenides said “Give me the power to produce fever, and I’ll cure all disease”. Physicians in these early times noticed that their patients symptoms were drastically improved following a fever. Hippocrates, the Greek Physician noted that malarial fevers calmed his epileptic patients and several other physicians followed suit. The most notable physician to use fever therapy as a treatment is Austrian psychiatrist Julius Wagner-Jauregg in the early-20th century.
Don’t Get a Disease on Purpose – Here’s Why
We have all heard of the infamous COVID-19 parties. Most of these gatherings were put together in order for individuals to train their immune systems to fight off the infection through exposure. One could say that they were organized immunization parties.
Organized exposure to an infectious disease in order to build immunity is a dangerous idea. Let’s discuss why you shouldn’t get a disease on purpose and what you can do instead to protect yourself.
How Travel Boosts Your Mental Health
There is something inherently special about traveling. From the amazing sights that you will see to the people, you spend it with, even down to the delicious foods you will taste, traveling is all about making memories. Traveling can actually boost your mental health in a variety of ways.
How We Eliminated Diphtheria In Children
Vaccines are responsible for the extinction of childhood diseases that plagued the world in early times. Diseases like diphtheria were once considered the plague for children. These diseases were responsible for millions of child deaths worldwide until the 1920’s and 30’s when widespread vaccination became integrated into healthcare.
Ebola Can Lie Dormant in Humans for Years to Later Resurface
New research shows that Ebola has the ability to lie dormant in the body for years at a time and can later resurface.
What To Pack In A Travel First-Aid Kit
When you are traveling, it is wise to always keep a few things on hand with you at all times. But, one of the most important is a travel first aid kit with you. It is important to keep one with you, even if it is a small one, at all times, just in case you or your family may need it. Below are some ideas for items that you should pack in one.
Travel Destinations Are Becoming More Accessible
Living with a disability can make it hard to get around sometimes. This is especially true when it comes to traveling. There are many destinations that cannot be accessed by people in wheelchairs and walkers. A number of steps have been taken by Jerusalem to make their guests’ experiences memorable, and most importantly, accessible.