Category Science in Everyday Life

Explore the top 10 extinct diseases making a comeback due to the anti-vaxx movement. Learn why vaccination matters more than ever today. The Ghosts of Diseases Past Remember when certain diseases were considered “extinct” or at least under control? Thanks…

Step inside the story of the measles virus. Discover how it spreads, how it makes people sick, and how the body and vaccines fight back. The day begins with a single breath. Warm air rushes through a child’s nose, carrying…

Uncover the secrets of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the ultimate survivor. Discover how this bacteria thrives, spreads, and how its ruthless tactics allow it to evade treatment and the body's defenses.

Step inside the microscopic world of Clostridioides difficile. Learn how this hidden invader thrives, what triggers it to cause serious illness, and how to prevent infection.

Step inside the microscopic world of E. coli. Discover how this common bacteria lives in the human gut, what happens when it causes illness, and how to prevent infection.

Step into the shoes of HIV for a day. Discover how the virus lives, spreads, and affects the human body, and learn why early prevention and treatment matter.

Discover the vicious story of shingles. Learn how this sleeping virus hides in your body for decades, and what triggers its painful, blistering return. Find out how you can protect yourself. I rest in silence, hidden deep within the nerves…

Step into the world of Candida, the fungus behind yeast infections. Learn how it lives, spreads, and causes discomfort, and how the body and medicine fight back. The day begins quietly inside a warm, moist environment where I feel at…

Discover how Giardia, the tiny parasite behind severe diarrhea, lives and spreads. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from this common infection. The morning begins with a shimmer across a cold mountain stream, where the water dances over…