Adam’s Journal I read about a new case of malaria in New Jersey. Huh? I thought malaria had been eradicated in this country. Dr. Scofield Prescribes You are correct: The U.S. successfully eradicated malaria in the 1950s. Nevertheless, each year, we continue to see a few thousand Americans who get infected while traveling overseas and […]
mosquitoes
Bodywork: Understanding infection after a bug bite
How would an insect bite cause a staph infection? Do bugs carry staph that can infect humans?
Can insects add to the spread of COVID-19?
Could coronavirus be on that list of viruses spread by insects?
Can insects transmit coronavirus?
Covid-19 and other coronaviruses like SARS and MERS are spread from person to person through tiny viral droplets, not through blood.
The “mad” scientist: fact or fiction?
Like many fictional characters, the mad scientist figure has its basis in real life.
Vampires: Sink your teeth into the origins of this Halloween legend
Is there a medical basis to the vampire myth?
